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2009

ELMA L. HEADY, widow of the late Rev. James T. Heady, Elder (SIC), who last served at Evansville Trinity UMC, and daughter of the late Rev. Harold and Frances Claycamp, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Calling hours are 2 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 24, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Route 261, Newburgh, IN 47630 and Saturday, April 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. until service time at Aldersgate UMC, 5130 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Ind. A memorial is scheduled for 10 a.m. the same day at Aldersgate Church, with burial at Alexander Memorial Park in Evansville. Survivors include: sons, Michael Alan Heady and James David Heady, 1001 Southfield Drive, Evansville, IN 47715; daughter, Julie Ann Diekmann; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth Perry of Mt. Vernon, Ind. and Roberta Kaetzel of Santa Claus, Ind. Memorial contributions can be made to Dr. James T. and Elma Heady Tribute Scholarship Fund at Trinity UMC, 216 S.E. Third St., Evansville, IN 47713 or the UM Children’s Home, 515 W. Camp St., Lebanon, IN 46052.

JANET SOLDNER NUSSBAUM, widow of the late Rev. Tillman Nussbaum (former NIC), died April 9, 2009 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Ind. A memorial service was held on Monday, April 13 at Heritage Pointe with the Rev. John Pattison and the Rev. Glendon Klassen officiating, with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Warren. Survivors include: sister, Treva Schaffter of Geneva, Ind.

PAUL TROKE, father of the Rev. G. Paul (Butch) Troke, part time local pastor serving as Associate Pastor at Beaver Dam UMC (former NIC), died Saturday April 4, 2009. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Survivors include: wife, Thelma; son Butch (wife Wanda). Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Troke, 10150 S 750 W, Akron, IN 46910-9397.

MARTHA LOUISE CARLTON of Bloomington, widow of the late Rev. Samuel E. Carlton, Elder (former NIC) and mother-in-law to the Rev. Dr. Douglas Anderson, Michiana District Superintendent (former NIC), died on April 3, 2009. A memorial service was held April 7 in Brazil, Ind., with burial at Clearview Cemetery. Survivors include: children, James Carlton of Brazil, Janet Anderson of Muncie, Joan Zimmerman of Bloomington; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Cameron Miller of Benton, Ill. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Douglas and Janet Anderson, 5500 North Sollars Drive, Muncie, IN 47304.

MARTHA ENGLAND, mother of Marsha Coyner and mother-in-law of Bishop Michael J. Coyner died April 2, 2009. A memorial service was held April 6 at First Presybterian Church in Crown Point with burial in Mt. Royal (Pa.) Cemetery. Other survivors include: husband Howard England of Crown Point; children, Robert of Pa.., Nancy Kleine of Cedar Lake, Ind. and Scott of Denver, Colo. Condolences can be sent to Bishop and Mrs. Michael J. Coyner, 1100 West 42nd, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Well Lived Pastoral Life fund for emergency help to pastors and their families, Indiana United Methodist Church, 1100 W. 42nd nd St., Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46208 or to the memorial fund at First Presbyterian Church, 218 S Court St., Crown Point, IN 46307.

FRANCES HAMMOND, mother of Janice Grindle and mother-in-law of the Rev. Maurice Grindle (former NIC), pastor at Grace UMC in Rochester, Ind. died March , 2009. A memorial service was held March 31 at Zwick Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Condolences may be sent to Rev. and Mrs. Maurice Grindle, 1058 W. 100 N., Rochester, IN 46975-7993.

DONALD E. HARRIS, father of Donna Harris-Wilfong and father-in-law of the Rev. Charles Wilfong, New Albany District Superintendent (former SIC), died March 31. A memorial service was held in Marissa, Ill. with burial at the Marissa Cemetery. Survivors include: wife, Faith Harris; daughters, Donna F. Harris-Wilfong, 3 Orchard Lane, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119, Connie Hodges, and sons, Neil Harris and Allen Harris all of Southern Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to First UMC.

ALICE C. SPRAGUE, widow of the late Rev. Kenneth Sprague, Elder (former SIC) died March 27, 2009. A memorial service was held March 31 at the Wood & Oakley Funeral Home in Milton, Ky. with burial at Moffett Cemetery in Milton. Survivors include: a daughter, Rebecca Sprague, 10467 Highway 421 N, Milton, KY 40045.

WALTER WAYMON DRANE, father of the Rev. Kevin Drane (former NIC), pastor at Royal Center UMC, died March 28, 2009. A memorial service was held April 1 at the Indiana Veterans Home Chapel in West Lafayette. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Walter Kevin Drane, P.O. Box 181, Royal Center, IN 46978-0181.

STELLA NORDBY, widow of the late Rev. Frank E. Nordby, Elder (former SIC), died March 27, 2009. Visitation will be at the Franklin UM Community Chapel, 1070 W. Jefferson, Franklin, Ind. on April 4 from Noon to 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. with burial at Washington Park North in Indianapolis. Survivors include son, Paul Nordby; two grandsons and three granddaughters. Memorial contribution may be made to The Franklin UM Community, 1070 W. Jefferson, Franklin, IN 46131.

JESSIE A. SKINNER, widow of the late Rev. W. Lavern Skinner, Elder (former SIC), died March 26, 2009. A memorial service was held March 28 in Warren with burial in Richmond. Survivors include: sons, Loran, 510 Buckingham Court, Anderson, IN 46013, Glenn of Montville, Conn., and Merrill of Dassel, Minn. Memorial contributions can be made to Family Hospice of N.E. Indiana, 265 W. Water Street, Berne, IN 46711.

RICHARD D. DOLBY, retired pastor (former NIC), died March 25. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. March 30 at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, IN, and one hour before the funeral service on March 31 at 10 a.m. at Trinity UMC, 832 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN. Survivors include wife, Carolyn (Hite) Dolby; daughters Carol (Glenn) Nusz of Silver Lake, Cheryl (Robert) Roth of Warsaw; son Steve (Sue) Dolby, Goshen; daughter-in-law Laura Dolby, Bloomington; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine Smith of Huntington and Evelyn (Rolland) Wehr of Marion; and sister-in-law, Joann Dolby, Roanoke. Condolences may be sent to Carolyn Dolby, 649 Heritage Lane, Warsaw, IN 46582-1932.

BISHOP OLE E. BORGEN, 83, former United Methodist bishop of the Northern Europe Central Conference and former president of the Council of Bishops, died March 24 at Lillestrøm, Norway. A memorial service was held Thursday, April 2 near Lillestrøm. His experience of God’s calling to fulltime ministry brought him in 1956 to studies in the USA. In 1963 he was ordained elder in the Western North Carolina Conference, where he also served as a local church pastor. In 1968 he was granted a Doctor of Theology degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. His leadership skills brought him back to Europe, and he became bishop’s assistant and pastor in Sweden in 1968. In 1970 he was appointed as secretary and leader of the World Methodist Council’s office in Geneva, Switzerland. In September the same year he was elected bishop of the Northern Europe Central Conference. After having served during 19 years as an active bishop he retired in 1989. Between 1989 and 1992 he gave lectures as professor at Asbury Theological Seminary.

LAWRENCE TEDROW, retired Elder (former SIC), died March 24. Visitation will be March 27 from 4-8 p.m. at DeBaun Funeral Home, 85 E. Springhill Drive, Terre Haute, IN, 47802, and Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Brocksmith-Blake & Wagler Funeral Home, 430 Main Street, Montgomery, IN 47558. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. March 28 at Brocksmith-Blake & Wagler Funeral Home with burial at Truelove Cemetery. Survivors include: Wife, Dovie, 2219 S. 8th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47802; sons, Larry of Terre Haute and Ron (wife Devonia) of Edinburgh, IN; daughters Debbie Siekman (husband Doug Trester) of Aurora and Marilyn Windler (husband Stephen) of Lafayette; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be mailed to Dovie Tedrow at 2219 S. 8th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47802.

ERIC WADE BUTTERY, 21, son of Wendy Buttery-Canon part-time local pastor of Economy and Greens Fork UMCs in the Rushville District (former SIC), died March 21, as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Union County, Ind. A memorial service was held March 24 at the College Corner (Ohio) UMC, with burial at College Corner Cemetery. Survivors include: mother, Wendy A. Canon and stepfather Tom of Economy; his father, Dani Buttery and his girlfriend Amy; a sister, Shawny McKee of Indianapolis; a brother, Robert Charles Buttery of Indianapolis; maternal grandfather, John Grover of Punta Gorda, Fla.; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Winette Ellis and Jerry of Salem, Va.; maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Farthing of West College Corner; paternal great-grandmother, Macel Hawkins of Winchester, Ky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Junction of College Corner Community Center. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, visit www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Wendy Buttery-Canon, 316 Forth Street, Economy, IN 47339.

RUTH CATHERINE IMLER VAYHINGER, 91, eldest sister of the Rev. William (Bill) Imler (retired Elder of the former NIC), died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Colorado. She was a native of Arcadia, Ind. Visitation will be at Swan Law Funeral Directors on Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. A memorial service is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 22, at the First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave., in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was the wife of former professor John Vayhinger. Survivors include: son Jack (Carol) Vayhinger; and daughter Karen Vayhinger Childs (all of Colorado Springs), 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. and Mrs. Bill and Dona Lou Imler, 6640 West South Lake Gage Drive, Angola, IN 46703. Memorial contributions can be made to Vayhinger Scholarship Fund, Taylor University, 236 W. Read Ave., Upland, IN 46989; or to the John and Ruth Vayhinger Trust, Anderson School of Theology, 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, IN, 46012.

BRUCE E. PALMER, 69, of Monroeville, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Fort Wayne following a sudden illness. He was a member of Monroeville UMC and served as the Fort Wayne District Coordinator of Lay Ministries for the past 30 years. A memorial service was held on Thursday, March 19 at Monroeville UMC, 900 Indianapolis Road in Monroeville, Ind. 46158. The Rev. Denise Lapsley officiated, with burial at the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include: wife, Angela Presler-Palmer; daughter, Doris Palmer of Auburn, Rachelle O’Connor of Montpelier, Ohio and Elisabeth Palmer of Minneapolis, Minn.; son, Alan Palmer of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Monroeville UMC. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Angela R. Presler-Palmer, P.O. Box 510, Monroeville, IN 46773-9204. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.

JANE E. BILL, wife of the Rev. Lester H. Bill (former NIC), died Friday, March 13, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Amanda Reed Chapel at Wesley Manor, 1555 North Main, Frankfort, Ind. The Rev. Ron Mann will officiate. Dr. William Valentine will preach. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Lester Bill, 1555 North Main Street, Suite 140, Frankfort IN 46041-1167.

RICHARD FOX, who served as pastor of Emmanuel and Paw Paw UM churches (former NIC), died on Friday, March 6, 2009. A memorial service was held at the River of Life Christian Church, 130 Mall Road in Logansport, Ind. on Wednesday, March 11 with burial on Thursday, March 12 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Elwood, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Lillian. Condolences can be sent to Lillian Fox, 6215 S. Strawtown Pike, Peru, IN 46970-7817. Memorial contributions can be given to the River Life Christian Church, 130 Mall Road, Logansport, IN 46947 or to the Outdoor Ministries of the Christian Church in Indiana.

LURA LORRAINE GRAY, 93, of Madison, Ind. died on March 4, 2009. She was a native Jefferson County, Ind. and wife of the late Rev. Harold E. Gray, a UM minister in the Wisconsin Conference. A memorial service was held on March 7, at the North UMC in Madison with interment to follow in the Brooksburg Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Gray; and son, Harvey D. Gray.

PHYLLIS DICKEN, widow of the late Rev. John Dicken and mother of the Rev. Mark Dicken, (Newburgh UMC – former NIC), died March 1, 2009. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, March 6 in the Amanda Reid Chapel at Wesley Manor, 1555 N. Main Street in Frankfort, Ind. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Matthew UMC, 1951 Wilshire Drive in Frankfort. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 6 at St. Matthew UMC. Survivors include: four children, the Rev. Mark L. Dicken, Kent Richard Dicken, Debra Kay Wadman and Jill Ann Curtis. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Mark Dicken, 2955 Briarcliff Dr., Newburgh, IN 47630. Memorials contributions can be given to the Good Samaritan Fund, Wesley Manor, 1555 N. Main, Frankfort, IN 46041.

WILLIAM “BILL” BUTLER, part-time local pastor (former SIC), died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. A memorial service was held March 2 at First UMC in Linton, Ind. with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Linton. Survivors include: wife, Martha Butler, 59 6th Street NE, Linton, IN 47441; daughter, Sarah Butler and husband Michael Bitler; son, Michael Butler, wife Jennifer and daughter Olivia.

LOIS DELL, 79, mother of the Rev. Cyndi Alte, director of congregational health at Clarion Health in Indianapolis (former SIC), died Friday Feb. 20, 2009 at Mason Ohio. Survivors include: husband Bob Dell; children Barb Rider, the Rev. Cyndi Alte and Mike Dell, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service is scheduled at Church of the Saviour UMC , 8005 Pfeiffer Road in Montgomery, Ohio 45242 on Saturday Feb. 28 at noon, with calling at the church one hour prior to the service. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Cyndi Alte, 2026 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN 46055. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Children’s Center, 175 E. Main Street, Brevard NC 28712.

FREDERICK D. HILL, retired Elder (former SIC), died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Franklin United Methodist Community, 1070 W. Jefferson in Franklin, Ind., with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin. Survivors include: wife, Vesta Hill, 1070 W. Jefferson, Franklin, IN 46131; daughters, Terry Spencer and Judy Rank; a brother and five grandchildren.

WOODROW W. ‘TOM’ KENNELL, retired Elder (former SIC), died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. Calling hours are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 at St. Luke’s UMC, 100 W. 86th Street in Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at St. Luke’s UMC, with private interment at a later date. Survivors include: wife, Bernice Kennell of Hooverwood Nursing Home, 7001 Hoover Rd., Room 101, Indianapolis, IN 46260; daughters, Susan J. Kennell and Ruth Ann Gantz, 1128 Darby Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46260; granddaughter, Sally Ball, 518 Carthage Circle, Westfield, IN 46074. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke’s UMC, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

SARAH THAYER, widow of the late Rev. Orrin D. Thayer, retired Elder (former SIC), died Wednesday, Feb.18, 2009. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb.28, at Hope UMC, 432 Washington Street in Hope, Ind. Survivors include: daughters, Martha Jane Moores of Clearwater, Fla. and Mary Beth Covert of Vallonia, Ind.; sons, Richard F. Thayer of Pensacola, Fla. and Mark Thayer, 12045 N 575 East, Hope, IN 47246. Memorial contributions can be made to Hope UMC, 432 Washington Street in Hope, IN 47246.

MINNIE LEE JONES, widow of the late Rev. Gerald Jones (former NIC), died Feb. 14, 2009. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at First Wayne St. UMC, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, Ind., with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Greg Enstrom will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 19 at the Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Rd., Ft. Wayne. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include: three sons, David L. Jones of Fort Wayne, John Stanley Jones of Lafayette and Timothy Jones of Auburn; one daughter, Deborah Adams of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to David Jones, 3015 N. Anthony Blvd., #B, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Wayne Street UMC or First Wayne Street United Methodist Women, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2714.

PAUL LEITCH, father of the Rev. Nikki Marker (South Pleasant UMC – former NIC), died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009. A memorial service is scheduled to be held on Friday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 207 N. Main Street in Columbia City, Ind., with the Rev. Bill Farmer officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Nikki M. Marker, 9485 S. 300 W., Silver Lake, IN 46982-9444.

RAY C. BRADLEY, retired Associate Member (former SIC), died Feb. 8, 2009. A memorial service was held Feb.12 at Garr Funeral Home with burial at Greenville Cemetery in Greenville, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Gladys, 3029 Beach Grove Court, #14, Jeffersonville, IN 47130; daughters, Mary Goss of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Nancy Farnsley of Jeffersonville, Ind.; and son, Robert L. Perkins of McGehee, Ark.

MONNA DEE NEVIL, widow of the late Rev. Vernon Nevil and mother to Rev. Roy Nevil (Poneto UMC – former NIC), died Feb. 8, 2009. A memorial service is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 11 a.m., with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Poneto UMC, 36 East Walnut in Poneto, Ind., with burial at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Ind. Survivors include: six children, William L. Norris (stepson) of Griffin, Ind., the Rev. Roy Nevil of Poneto, Kay Neuenschwander of Berne, Ind., Dee Atkins of Spring, Texas, Lea Mays of Marion, Ind., and Jessica Harvey of Texas; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Roy E. Nevil, P.O. Box 121, Poneto, IN 46781.

DAVID EUGENE (GENE) DUNFEE, father-in-law to Royce Ruckman (CEO of the North Indiana United Methodist Foundation), died Feb. 6, 2009. A memorial service was held Feb. 11 at the Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City, Ind. Survivors include: two sons, David Dunfee of Columbia City and Doug Dunfee of Vail, Ariz.; two daughters, Janice Ruckman of Huntington, Ind. and Patricia Schroeder of Warsaw, Ind.; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a brother, Calvin Dunfee of Columbia City. Memorial contribution can be made to Child Evangelism Ministries or Parkview Home Health & Hospice. Condolences can be sent to Royce and Janice Ruckman, 40 Northway Dr., Huntington, IN 46750.

LILLIAN PERKINS, widow of the late Rev. E. T. Perkins, retired Elder (former SIC), died Feb.1, 2009. A memorial service was held Feb. 4,at the Franklin United Methodist Community in Franklin, Ind., with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes, Ind. Survivors include: sons, N. Gene Perkins, 1521 Demaree Rd., Greenwood, IN 46142, Dr. R. Wayne Perkins, 720 S. Meadow Rd., Evansville, IN 47714, and Dr. Thornton D. Perkins, 2175 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46143; sister, Lida McLaughlin of Louisville, Ky.; and grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be given to the General Board of Pensions' Ministers Retirement Fund, South Indiana Conference Center, 1520 S. Liberty Dr., Bloomington, IN 47403.

EVALENA CLEMENTS, widow of the late Rev. Halden H. Clements, retired Elder (former SIC), died Feb. 1, 2009. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, A memorial service was held Feb. 4, at the at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service in Shelbyville, Ind. with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Survivors include: son, David Clements of Cambridge City, Ind; and granddaughter, Tamra Clements of Williamsburg, Ind.

KATHRYN OSBON, widow of the late Rev. Thomas R. Osbon, Associate Member (former SIC), died Jan. 26, 2009. Burial was at Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Lyons, Ind. Survivors include: daughter, Nan Arnold, 252 S. West Street, Spencer, IN 47460; son, Bruce Osbon.

DANIEL A. BENGSTON, retired pastor (former NIC), died Jan. 26, 2009 in Richmond, Mo. A memorial service was held Jan. 29 at the Richmond UMC in Richmond, Mo. Survivors include: his wife, Jean Baker Bengston; her daughters, Cathy Habermehl, Ellen McDonald and Laura Baker; one sister, Doris Combs of Niles, Mich.; one son, Philip Bengston of Versailles, Ky.; daughter, Lois Douglas of Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Richmond UMC, PO Box 406, Richmond, MO 64085-0406. Condolences may be sent to Jean Bengston, 301 Morningside Dr., Richmond, MO 64085-1935.

JOHN W. WALLACE, former pastor of Asbury Chapel UMC at Montpelier (former NIC), died Jan. 24, 2009. A memorial was held Jan. 31 at the Upland UMC. Survivors include: his wife, Doris; children: Debra Rice of Upland, Jan Reber of Upland, Jonna Jordan of Noblesville, and Jeff Wallace of Upland; ten grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Wallace of Summerville, S.C.; and one sister, Beverly Worthington of Richmond, Va.. Memorials to Upland UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 11, Upland, IN 46989 or to the Wallace Family Social Work Scholarship at Taylor University, 239 W. Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989.

DANIEL MORRIS, a retired pastor of the Western Pennsylvania Conference and father of the Rev. Tracey Leslie, pastor of Marquette Park UMC in Gary (former NIC), died Jan. 23, 2009. A memorial service was held Jan. 26 in Pa. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Tracey Leslie, 8732 Lakewood Ave., Gary, IN 46403 or e-mail tifatracey@prodigy.net.

SIDNEY SHORT, 80, a retired UM pastor from another conference living in Auburn, Ind., but not a member of either Indiana conference, died Jan. 16, 2009. A memorial service was held Jan. 20, at the First UMC in Battle Creek, Mich. A second memorial service was held Jan. 21, at the First UMC in Auburn, Ind. Survivors include: his wife, Alice; son Matthew of Auburn, Ind.; daughter Susanne of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren Emily and Sidney Short, Mattie and Henry Daub; and two sisters, Irene Sweet and Gwen Kile. Memorials can be made to the food bank of your choice.

THOMAS W. ABBOTT, retired pastor (former SIC), died Jan. 11, 2009. A memorial service was held Jan. 25 in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions can be made to the South Indiana Conference Retired Ministers Fund, United Methodist Foundation of South Indiana, 3530 South Keystone Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

INA PEARL BARNES, mother of Mary Barnes director of the South Indiana Media Center in Bloomington, died Jan. 11, 2009. A memorial service was held Jan. 16 in Linton. A second service was held Feb. 1 in Bloomington. Memorial contributions can be made to First UMC, 149 B St. N.E., Linton, IN 47441; First UMC, P.O. Box 936, Bloomington, IN 47402 (to the Charles Webb Endowment Fund, UMW or Shalom Center); or to Habitat for Humanity. Condolences can be sent to Mary Barnes, South Indiana Conference Center, 1520 South Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403.

MARY WIGNER, widow of the late Rev. Winfred Wigner (former SIC), died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Day & Carter Mortuary, 1133 Lincoln Avenue, Bedford, IN 47421. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, at First UMC, 1409 K Street, Bedford, IN 47421 with visitation one-hour visitation before the service. Burial will be at Green Hill Cemetery, 1202 18th Street in Bedford. Survivors include: son, Jerome Wigner, P.O. Box 53545, Cincinnati, OH 45253; daughter, Elaine Hawkins of Paoli, Ind. Memorial can be made to the flower fund at First UMC in Bedford.

2008

CHARLES WILLIAM PORTERFIELD, 82, a former lay leader in South Indiana who was a South Indiana Conference delegate to four General and Jurisdictional Conferences, died Dec. 27, 2008 at his home in Grifton, N.C. Private services were held at Westminster UMC in Kinston, N.C. Survivors include: wife, Miriam Webster Porterfield; six children, Helen Goranflo, Paul, Mary Jo Glover, David, Amy Myers, John; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, one brother, Hank. Memorials can be in his memory to the Castleton UMC building fund, 7160 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, IN 46256, or to the American Heart Association. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Mim Porterfield, 3568 Woods Edge Drive, Grifton, NC 28530.

BETTY G. RHODA, widow of the late Rev. Raymond F. Rhoda (retired Associate Member of the former SIC) died on Dec. 26, 2008 in Indianapolis. A memorial service was held Dec. 30 at the Greenwood UMC with the Rev. Bill Hoopes officiating with entombment in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Survivors include: two daughters, Marcia Golden and Patricia VanOsdol; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Richard Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

LARRY ROGER SCHWARTZ, 71, retired Elder of the former SIC, died Dec. 26, 2008. A memorial service was held Dec. 29, at Castleton UMC. Survivors include: wife, Mary L. Schwartz; four children, Harold Schwartz of Carmel, Marie Kirkeiner of Fishers, Melissa Klaassen of Westchester, Ohio and Dan Crook of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Kristine, Phillip and Melynda Kirkeiner; John, Hannah and Zachary Klaassen; and Michael and Mathew Crook; his sisters, Anna Jane Gilliom, Coleen Allmandinger, Gertrude Kropa; and his nephew, Allen Lehman. Condolences can be sent to Mary Lee Schwartz, 6469 Brokenhurst Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46220. Memorials can be sent to Fletcher Place Community Center, 1637 Prospect St., Indianapolis, IN 46203.

IRENE SAUNDERS, widow of the late Rev. Warren Saunders (former SIC) and grandmother of the Rev. Larry Saunders (Culver Wesley UMC-former NIC), died Dec. 21, 2008. A memorial service was held Dec. 27 at the Carmel UMC with burial at Carmel Cemetery. Survivors include: son, Stewart Saunders, 3703 Dayton Road, Lafayette, IN 47905; grandsons, the Rev. Larry Saunders, Wesley UMC, 511 School Street, Culver, IN 46511; Augustus Saunders of Los Angeles, Calif.; granddaughter, Emily Summers, 50l Mill Street, Tipton, IN 46072; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Carmel UMC or Habitat for Humanity.

CHARLENE WARD, wife of the Rev. Tom Ward of Hopewell UMC in the Rushville District (former SIC), died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. A memorial service was held Dec.18, at the Smith McQuiston Funeral Home in Fountain City, Ind., with burial in Kentucky. Survivors include: husband, Tom Ward; a daughter. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Tom Ward, 7752 E. 1100 S., Lynn, IN 47355.

M. ELEANOR "SUE" HEATH, widow of the late Rev. Charles R. "Dick" Heath, retired Elder (former SIC), died Dec. 16, 2008. Burial was at Round Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Survivors include: daughters, Maryalis Brindley of Augusta, Ky. and Didi Marie Shepherd of Naples, Fla.; grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Hall of Big Bear, Calif. and Betty McInnes of Victoria, B.C. Memorial contributions can be made to Experience Crew Young Adults Ministry, 6017 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34119.

JOHN ALDEN RANDALL, JR., father of the Rev. John A. Randall, III (Hope UMC of Hoagland, Ind. – former NIC), died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Life Center, 5900 S. State Rd. 13 in Pendleton, Ind. A private burial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at Randallane, Inc. with the Rev. Doug Barton officiating. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. John A. Randall, III, 9914 Hoagland Rd., Hoagland, IN 46745-9780. Online condolences can be made at www.hersbergerfuneralhome.com.

JOHN THRASHER, retired Elder (former SIC), died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. A Celebration of Life service was held Dec. 15 at Wesley Chapel UMC, 2212 State Street, New Albany, Ind. 47150. A second service was held Dec. 16 at at Rose Chapel UMC, 5641 Buffalo Trace, Carlisle, Ind. 47838 (near Sullivan) with burial at Mt. Zion Campground Cemetery in Sullivan County. Survivors include: wife, Wilma; daughters, Cynthia Henderson, Sandy McCloskey, co-pastor of Glenns Valley UMC in Greenwood; and son, Charles Thrasher. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wesley Chapel UMC or Rose Chapel UMC.

PAMELA HIXON KEITH, wife of the Rev. J. William (Bill) Keith, Jr., Superintendent of the Indianapolis East District, died at home Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, 2008. Memorial services will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 East 126th Street; in Carmel and at DePauw Memorial United Methodist Church, 925 Vincennes Street in New Albany. Visitation at St. Mark’s will be held on Friday, Dec.12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Visitation at DePauw Memorial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Survivors include: husband, Rev. J. William Keith, Jr.; mother, Evelyn Townsend Hixon, and brother, Kenneth Hixon, Jr. of New Albany, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to St. Mark’s UMC, 4780 East 126th Street, Carmel, IN 46033 or DePauw Memorial UMC, 925 Vincennes Street, New Albany, IN 47150-3146. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Bill Keith, 1249 Black Oak Drive, Greenwood, IN 46143.

Secretary (1973-1980), died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. A memorial service was held Monday, Dec. 1 at the St. Matthew UMC, 1951 Wilshire Drive in Frankfort, Ind. Survivors include: four daughters, Cheryl Targgart of Churubusco, Lucinda Merrill of Russiaville, Nina Peery of Goshen, Renny Yeoman of Elkhart; two sons, Lanny Kistler of Goshen; Les Kistler of Mishawaka; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Seminary Scholarships in United Methodist Church, North Indiana Conference, Box 869, Marion, IN 46952, or to the Wesley Manor Good Samaritan Fund, 1555 N. Main Street, Frankfort, IN 46041. Condolences can be sent to his daughter, Cindy Merrill, 4662 N. CR 1330 E, Russiaville, IN 46979.

ELLIS PERRY HUKILL, JR., retired Elder (former SIC), died Dec. 3, 2008 at home in Indianapolis. A memorial service was held at noon on Monday, Dec. 8 at Center United Methodist Church, 5445 Bluff Road, Indianapolis, IN 46217, with burial at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Survivors include: wife, Delores “Dodie” (Thacker) (Wissing) Hukill; children, Ellis P. “Buddy” Hukill III, Mary Kathryne Hukill, Kent Wissing, Joe Wissing and Karen Long; three sisters, Martha Honican, Nancy Heller and Susan Gorey and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Center United Methodist Church or your favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com.

ELSIE M. SHOUP, mother of Janet Ousley (Huntington District Administrative Assistant –former NIC), died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport, Ind. Survivors include: her husband, Robert Shoup of Logansport; two daughters, Joyce Shoup of Lucerne and Janet Ousley of Huntington; one son, Jeff Shoup of South Bend; two sisters, Virginia Gohn of Rochester, and Lois Brandon Jeff of Winamac; one brother, Donnie Button of Kewanna; one granddaughter, Katherine Turner of Orlando, Florida; and one grandson, Kyle Ousley of Fort Wayne. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be sent to Janet Ousley, Huntington District Office, 3 Stoneridge Dr., Huntington, IN 46750-1335.

BERNICE MILLER, wife of the late Rev. Clifford Miller (deceased Elder former SIC), died Nov. 24, 2008. Survivors include: three daughters and two sons. Condolences can be sent to Everett Miller, 6455 Arroyo Drive, Viera, Florida 32940.

MARY FRANCES NOBLITT MILHOUSE, 97, widow of the late United Methodist Bishop Paul W. Milhouse, died Nov. 23, 2008 at the Franklin (Ind.) United Methodist Community. A memorial service was held in the Wright Chapel on Nov. 26. Survivors include: a son, Paul David Milhouse of Columbus; two daughters, Mary Catherine Hauswald of New Albany and Pauline Joyce Vermillion of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Oklahoma City University, the University of Indianapolis or Franklin United Methodist Community. A biography about the lives of Bishop and Mrs. Milhouse can be found online at http://eip.uindy.edu/profiles/additional/milhouse.pdf.

KENNETH E. FOULKE, retired pastor (former NIC), died Nov. 21, 2008. A memorial service was held Nov. 24 at the Syracuse Calvary UMC, 801 South Huntington Street in Syracuse, Ind.

HAZEL L. KILLION, wife of the late Rev. Clarence R. Killion (deceased Elder former SIC), died Nov. 16, 2008. Burial was at Bicknell Memorial Cemetery in Bicknell, Ind. Survivors include: a son, Robert L. Killion of Indianapolis. Memorial contributions can be made to ones favorite charity.

OPAL LATHROP MILLS, widow of the late Rev. Ray E. Mills (NIC), died Nov. 16, 2008. A memorial was held Nov. 20 at the Amanda Reid Memorial Chapel at Wesley Manor with Chaplain Ron Mann officiating, with burial Thursday afternoon at the Winamac Cemetery. Survivors include: three daughters, Doris Winans of Fort Wayne, Dorothy May of Landsdowne, Va., and Beckie Clawson of Elkhart; one son, Mark Mills of Logansport; one brother, Robert Hartleroad of Peru; and numerous grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, P. O. Box 747, Lebanon, IN 46052 or the Good Samaritan Fund, Wesley Manor, 1555 N. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041. Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.

JANE LINCOLN, part-time local pastor (SIC), died Nov. 17, 2008. A memorial service was held Nov. 20 in Corydon, Ind. Survivors include: husband, Richard Lincoln; son, Graham Lincoln; daughter, Shana Lincoln. Memorial contributions can be made payable to the “Pastor Jane Lincoln Fund” and mailed to Jim Wiseheart, Atkins Chapel UMC, 7834 Atkins Road, Floyd Knobs, IN 47119.

TERRY FRENCH, spouse of the Rev. Patricia French (SIC) on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Patricia Frence is associate pastor at Linden United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held Oct. 20 at the Linden UMC, 609 S. Main St., Linden, Ind., with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery North. Survivors include: wife, Patricia French, 606 Ridgeway Ct., Crawfordsville 47933; children Thomas and Theresa.

JEROME (JERRY) HYDE, retired Elder (SIC), died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Calling hours are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 East Adams Street in Franklin, Ind. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. the same day and place. Survivors include: wife, Martha Hyde at 1070 W. Jefferson, Franklin, IN 46131; brother, David Hyde; son, Steve Hyde; daughters, Paula Kassig and Ruth Crisp; and four grandchildren. Memorial Contributions can be made to Christian Peacemaker Teams, P.O. Box 6508, Chicago, IL 60680 or Christians for Peace & Justice in the Middle East c/o Rita Shilling, 4702 Graceland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208.

EDNA GEIST, mother of Susan Smith and mother-in-law of Pastor Laurence Smith of Calvary UMC in Elkhart, Ind., died Sept. 26, 2008. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. & Mrs. Laurence L. Smith, 56099 River Shore Lane, Elkhart, IN 46516-1214.

ROBERT E. LOUGHEED, retired part-time local pastor (NIC), died on Sept. 25, 2008. A memorial service is to be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to Mrs. Nelle Lougheed, 325 W. Highway 89A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

DOUGLAS KOENIG SHOAFF, father of the Rev. Scott Shoaff, pastor of Garrett UMC (Fort Wayne District, NIC), died Sept. 24, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 29 in Fort Wayne. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Scott D. Shoaff, 2006 Shady Lane, Garrett, IN 46738.

BARBARA MAXWELL, widow of the late Rev. Loren Maxwell (SIC), died Sept. 23, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept, 25 in Franklin, Ind. Survivors include: son, Ray Maxwell; daughter, Patricia Ashworth.

DARREL F. TAGGART, retired pastor (NIC), died Sept. 20, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 30 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Pauline, and sons, John of Chippenburg, Pa., James of Leo, Ind., and Dean of Duluth, Minn. Memorials can be made to the First Wayne St. UMC, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2714.

ESTHER MARY CROCKER, widow of the late Rev. Floyd Joseph Crocker (NIC), died Sept. 18, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 20 at Wesley Manor in the Amanda Reid Chapel. Burial was Sunday, Sept. 21 at St. John's Cemetery in Napolean. Survivors include: children, Joe Crocker of Mt. Prospect, Ill., and Mary Ann McCammon of Virginia Beach, Va.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother and sister, Fred Bodenberg of Aspers, Pa. and Naomi Fox of Yardley, Pa. Memorials can be made to your church or favorite missionary.

ROBERTA LUNDY, widow of the late Rev. Robert Lundy (NIC), died Sept. 15, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 19 in Frankfort, Ind. Survivors include: daughter, Jean (Nelson) Mount; son, Robert Lundy; and three grandsons, Kee Mount, Craig Lundy and Derek Lundy. Condolences can be sent to Jean Mount, 3620 Helms Rd., Grants Pass, OR 97527. Memorial contributions can be made to Wesley Manor, Good Samaritan Fund, 1555 N. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041; Guardian Angel Hospice, 513 W. Lincoln Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902; or an organization of your choice.

GALEN MILLER, father of the Rev. David "Mick" Miller, pastor of College Corner UMC (SIC), died Sept.14, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 18 in Richmond, Ind. Survivors include: wife, June; three children, Mick, Becky and Jim and four grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. David Miller, 5519 E. Velocipede Pike, W. College Corner, IN 47003. Memorial contributions can be given to Achieva Resources Corp. Inc., 800 Mendleson Drive, P. O. Box 1252, Richmond, IN 47374; St. Mary's Catholic Church c/o Richmond Catholic Office, 240 S. Sixth St., Richmond, IN 47374; or the Galen Miller Scholarship Fund of the Wayne County Foundation, 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond, IN 47374.

INEZ DAIZY HEBER MYERS, mother of Jon Leon Myers, lay pastor of Linebarger Chapel UMC in the Terre Haute District (SIC), died Sept. 2, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 4 in Clinton, Ind. Survivors include: sons, Jon Leon Myers and Karl Willis Myers; daughter, Orthanna Yager, all of Clinton; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Leon & Lois Myers, 11977 S. 25 E., Clinton, IN 47842. Memorials can be made to the Wayside United Methodist Church, 14895 South 200 East; Clinton, IN 47842

CARLYLE L. MASON, retired pastor (NIC), died Sept. 1, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 5 in Bloomington. Survivors include: wife, Mildred; son, Jon Mason; daughters, Marianne Mason, Marna Andrew; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Mildred Mason, 711 N. Bell Trace Circle, Bloomington, IN 47408. Memorial contributions can be made to the Monroe County United Ministries, 827 W 14th Ct., Bloomington, IN 47404 or to Hospice, P.O. Box 1149, Bloomington, IN 47402.

JOSEPHINE L. THOMAS, widow of the late Rev. Oliver B. Thomas (NIC), died August 30, 2008. A memorial service was held on Sept. 5 in Kokomo, Ind. Survivors include: a daughter and husband, Betty Jo and Charles Chilcott of Kokomo; grandson, Jeremy Bitner of Kokomo; granddaughter, Regina Wolford Ashby of Kokomo; two step-grandsons and wives, Cory and Amy Chilcott of Monticello, Ind., and Jeffrey and Shana Cilcott of Lafayette, Ind.; three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

EARL MORRIS, father-in-law of Lisa Morris, long-time employee of the Indianapolis Districts and Metro Ministries (SIC), died Aug. 27, 2008. A memorial service was held Aug. 30 in Hartford City, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Lois Morris of Hartford City; sons, Stephen and Brian Morris; and 2 grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the First Christian Church, 500 N. High St., Hartford City, IN 47348.

JOHN PENDLETON, father-in-law of Pastor Jeff Stedge (Lima/Scott UMC - NIC), died Aug. 29, 2008. A memorial service was held Sept. 3 at the Liberty Chapel Church, 3942 W. 500 N, Crawfordsville. Condolences can be sent to Jeff and Kari Stedge at 7020 N 675 W, Shipshewana, IN 46565.

CARL R. LOTT, retired pastor (NIC), died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the Beams Funeral Home, 200 W. Toledo Street in Fremont, Ind. There also will be visitation one hour from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. prior to services on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Angola UMC, 220 W. Maumee Street in Angola, Ind. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Tim Terrell officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland, Ind. Condolences can be made online at www.beamsfuneralhome.com.

GARY WERNER, husband of the Rev. Jo An Schaetzle (diaconal minister - NIC), died on Aug. 26, 2008. A memorial service was held Aug. 29, at the Hahn Funeral Home in Mishawaka, with his nephew, the Rev. Jamie Hart, officiating. Burial followed at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Ind. Memorial contributions can be made to World Vision, P.O. Box 70399, Tacoma, WA 98481-0399. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Jo An Schaetzle, 16702 Ireland Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544.

EDWARD LOSICKI, father of Kathryn Charles and father-in-law of the Rev. Rex Charles pastor of the Flora and Bringhurst UMCs (Lafayette District-NIC), died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Han Funeral Home in Mishawaka, Ind. Condolences can be sent to Kathy Charles, 107 E. Main St., Flora, IN 46929-1356.

MAX GRINDLE, father of the Rev. Maurice Grindle (NIC) pastor at Rochester Grace died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008. Arrangements are pending with Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, 86 E. Main St., Wabash, Ind. The elder Grindle attended Christ UMC in Wabash. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Maurice Grindle, 1058 W. 100 N., Rochester, IN 46975-7993 (e-mail: mgrindle@rtcol.com).

MARJORIE M. FRITZ, wife of the Rev. Jim M. Fritz, retired (NIC), died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at the Abbott Funeral Home, 421 E. Main Street in Delphi, Ind. with the Rev. Todd Ladd officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Tipton. Survivors include: her husband, Jim M. Fritz; daughter, Nola Clawson of Delphi; and son, Ken Fritz of Tipton; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Jim M. Fritz, 102 N. Lafayette St., Delphi, IN 46923-1122. Memorials may be made to the Delphi UMC, 118 N. Union St., Delphi, IN 46923-1243.

BARBARA BLACKFORD, mother of the Rev. Thomas Blackford (SIC) appointed to Hamilton Center in Terre Haute, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday morning, Aug. 21 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cicero, Ind. Survivors include: Son, Thomas; and two daughters. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Thomas Blackford, 85 Heritage Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47803-2319 or by e-mail to ccandyrev@yahoo.com.

JAMES M. WILSON, brother of the Rev. Jack Scott (NIC), died Aug. 9, 2008. A memorial service was held Aug. 18 at the Greater Light Apostolic Church in Anderson, Ind. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Jack Scott, 11321 Lyndhurst Ct., Fort Wayne, IN 46845-2009 or by e-mail to pastor@covenantumc.net.

JEWELL RITTENHOUSE, widow of the late Rev. H. Lloyd Lanahan (NIC), died Aug. 3, 2008. Services were held Aug. 6 at the Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service in Anderson, Ind., with the the Rev. Michael D. Toombs officiating. Burial was in the East Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include: husband, Ellsworth K. Rittenhouse, 1070 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131.Memorial contributions can be made to Grace UMC, 1300 E. Adams Dr., Franklin, IN 46131-1940.

J. ERIC WITTY, son of the Rev. Dr. James W. Witty, pastor of Union UMC in Noblesville (SIC), died on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Union United Methodist Church, 19090 De Shane Avenue in Noblesville, IN 46060-9793. There will be a private memorial service. Survivors include: Wife, Kristine; children Amanda, Mathew and Krystal; parents, James W. Jr. and Sandra K. Witty; sister Jody Tolan; and grandmother Elise Witty. Memorial contributions can be made to Union United Methodist Church.

VERNON DOLES, retired local pastor (SIC), died July 23, 2008. Calling hours are scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 25 at Meyers-Reed Funeral Home, 3729 25th Street, Columbus, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, July 26, at East Columbus UMC, 2439 Indiana Avenue in Columbus, Ind. Survivors include: Wife, Pauline Doles, 2610 Stahr Lane, Columbus, IN 47203; sons, Donald, Jerry and Robert; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Opal; brother, Hershel. Memorial contributions can be made to East Columbus UMC or the American Heart Association.

MARTHA L. McGEE, widow of the late Rev. Dee McGee and former North Indiana Conference Service Center health benefits employee, died July 8, 2008. Visitation has been scheduled for Sunday, July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 4 p.m. at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 6061 State Road 9 N. in Alexandria, Ind., (765-724-3949). The Rev. Robert J. Dexter will be officiating. Survivors include: her children, Donna and her husband, Steve Guyre of Alexandria; Mark McGee of Alexandria, and Matt and his wife, Beverly McGee of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Condolences can be sent to Donna Guyre, 260 W. 900 N., Alexandria, IN 46001. Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Olive UMC, P.O. Box 582, Sweetser, IN 46987.

JANE HENSCHEN, wife of the Rev. Fred Henschen (SIC), died June 29, 2008. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 5 at the John Wesley UMC in Cincinnati, Ohio, with burial in the New Haven Cemetery in Cincinnati. Survivors include: Husband, Fred Henschen, 11324 Melissa Court, Cincinnati, OH 45251; three sons, Steve, Philip and Michael; two daughters, Debbie Lopez and Cheryl Jester; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren Memorial contributions can be made to the Crosby UMC, 9091 Church Street, Harrison, OH 45030 or the John Wesley UMC, 1927 West Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240.

SHIRLEY PFRANG, wife of Harold Pfrang former SIC conference treasurer (1976-1990), died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Franklin United Methodist Community. A memorial service to honor her life is scheduled for Saturday, July 5 at 2 p.m. in the Wright Chapel at Franklin UMC Community, 1070 W. Jefferson, Franklin 46131 (317-736-7185). The family will have private services and burial this week in Bloomington, Ind. and Elmhurst Ill. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to Honey Creek UMC, 2722 South Honey Creek Road, Greenwood, IN 46143 and Franklin United Methodist Community.

EMILY B. HUIE, 69, of West Lafayette, Ind., died at home June 13, 2008, after a year-long struggle with cancer. She and her husband John Huie were long-time supporter of Africa University. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at St. Andrew UMC, 333 Meridian Street in West Lafayette. Visitation will follow the services. Graveside services will be held in Pulaski, Tenn. Survivors include: Husband, John; two sons, John Carlton and Michael Lane; grandchildren, Matthew, Anna, Taylor, Grant and Rhett. Memorial gifts may be given to Purdue Foundation with a memo notation for Huie Endowment for IPIA (International Programs in Agriculture) in memory of Emily Huie. Mail to: Agricultural Development Office, 715 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Condolences can be sent to John Huie at 23 Flowermound Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906-9050.

MARION THOMPSON GARRISON, surviving spouse of Bishop Edwin Garrison died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 in the Wright Chapel at the Franklin United Methodist Community, 1070 W Jefferson Street in Franklin, Ind., with burial in Memorial Cemetery. There will be a calling prior to the service starting at 12:30 p.m. for friends and family. Survivors include: Brother, Paul Thompson; two sisters, Gail Dwyer and Carol Thomas Shimer, 5300 W 96th Street, Indianapolis, In 46268, along with several nieces and nephews.

ROSEMARY SKINNER KELLER, 73, a senior scholar at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill., and the school’s first female dean, died June 5, 2008, at her Chicago home of complications from cancer. A memorial service and reception will be held for Rosemary Skinner Keller at Garrett-ETS in the seminary’s Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Survivor include: Husband, the Rev. Bob Keller, a Yale classmate whom she married in 1958 shortly after they graduated; two children, John and Jennifer; and twin grandsons, Connor and Cameron.

EDNA F. SCHRAM, widow of Harold Schram (NIC), died May 20, 2008. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 24 in High Point, N.C. Survivors include: Two daughters; and two sons. Condolences may be sent to Carolee Shinn, 8507 Encanto Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.

MARIAN PARKS, widow of the late Rev. Wilson S. Parks (NIC), died May 19, 2008. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28 at First UMC, 201 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka (574-255-4707). Condolences can be sent to Elizabeth Parker, 3733 Humphrey Dr., St. Louis, MO 63116.

EDWARD MILLER, SR., retired Elder (SIC), died Thursday, May 15, 2008. A memorial service was held Monday, May 19 at Mt. Vernon First UMC in Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, Ind. Survivors include: Wife, Mary Bailey-Miller, 837 S Eickhoff, Evansville, IN, 47712; one daughter, Donna Parsons; one son, Edward Miller Jr.; and one step-son, Randy Bailey; 3 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

IRENE TAUBER, widow of the Rev. Karl P. Tauber (NIC), died Sunday, May 11, 2008. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 14 at the Marcellus UMC. Survivors include: Three daughters, Pat Peircey, Ark.; Sharon Zurbrigg, Ajax, Ontario, Canada; and Karel Woerner, Lafayette, Ind. Condolences can be sent to Ruth Cobb, P.O. Box 50, Marcellus, MI 49067. Memorials can be given to the Marcellus UMC.

PATRICK L. FULBRIGHT, retired pastor (NIC), died Sunday, May 11, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 15 at the St. Joseph UMC in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Survivors include: His wife, Sherry (Fort Wayne District UMC Administrative Assistant), 4612 Bradwood Terrace, Ft. Wayne, IN 46815.

THEODORE E. FORBES, retired Elder (SIC), died Saturday, May 3, 2008. A memorial service was held May 8, at Epworth UMC in Newburgh, Ind. Survivors include: Wife, Donna Forbes, 6111 Jamestown Court, Evansville, IN 47715; one son, Todd Forbes; 3 daughters, Tammy, Angelique and Wendy; and one step-daughter Lisa. Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

JUDITH A. TRENARY, member of Forest UMC (NIC), active in District and North Indiana Annual Conference UMW, and missions including Operation Doctor, Operation Classroom, Africa University, Brazil, Gulf Coast, died May 3, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 8, at Forest UMC, with the Rev. Steve Gray officiating. Condolences can be sent to Mack Trenary, 9533 E 800 N Forest IN 46039. Memorial contributions can be made to the Howard Regional Hospital Foundation for a nursing scholarship or to the Missions Fund at Forest United Methodist Church, 9393 E. 600 North, Forest, IN 46039.

NEIL E. PARTAIN, retired Elder (SIC) and Educational Opportunities coordinator for Holy Land tours, died Wednesday, April 24, 2008. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Voss Funeral Home, 316 N. Chestnut Street in Seymour, Ind. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 27 at First UMC, 201 East Third Street in Seymour, Ind., with burial at Fairview Cemetery at Brownstown, Ind. Survivors include: daughters, Diana Talbert, 248 E Jackson St, Orleans, IN 47452 and Mary Jane Vandeventer; and four grandchildren, Sara, Ben, Aaron and Luke.

LOUISE BENNETT, wife of retired pastor, the Rev. Richard L. Bennett (NIC), died April 24, 2008. A memorial service was held April 29 with the Rev. Wray McCallister officiating. Survivors include: Husband, Richard L. Bennett; daughter, Virginia Davidson of Angola; son, Michael Bennett of Leesburg; and sister, Nancy Radigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Condolences can be submitted online at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.

GLADYS LOUISE TAYLOR, 99, of Independence and mother of the Rev. Judy Fuller of Daleville UMC in the Muncie District, NIC) died on Wednesday, April 23. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at Maus Funeral Home, 704 S. Council St. in Attica, Ind., with burial at Riverside Cemetery in Attica. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Judy Fuller, 8301 S. Asbury Lane, Daleville, IN. 47334-9430. Memorial contributions are preferred to Riverview United Methodist Church, 7763 East 4th Street Attica, IN 47918-7786.

RALPH E. SMITH, father of the Rev. Jeffrey Smith of West Point UMC (NIC), died April 20, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday, April 24 at Meeks Mortuary in Muncie, Ind. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Smith at 3301 E. 1400 N., Attica, IN 47918.

MARY ANN STAFFORD, mother of the Rev. Deb Rousselle (associate pastor at Portage First UMC, NIC) died on, 2008 April 16. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 19 in West Virginia. Condolences may be sent to Pastor Debbie Rousselle, 2301 Deerview Dr., Portage, IN 46368.

JOHN MARTY, father of the Rev. David Marty of Faith Chapel UMC in Huntington, NIC), died April 17, 2008. A memorial service was held April 21 at the Reynoldsburg UMC in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. David Marty, 2978 W. 1100 N., Huntington, IN 46750-9759.

HOWARD ADDISON, supply pastor (SIC), died April 13, 2008. A memorial service was held April 18 at Trinity UMC in New Castle, Ind. Survivors include: Wife: Joan Addison, 1713 Roosevelt Ave, New Castle, IN 47362; sons, Daryl Addison, David Addison,and Dennis Addison; daughters, Karmen Vanderewalle and Kathy DeFord; 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

SAMUEL E. CARLTON, retired pastor (NIC), died April, 11, 2008. A memorial service was held April 16 at Brazil First UMC. Survivors include: Wife; Louise Carlton, 3211 E Moores Pike, Bloomington, IN, 47401; son, James Carlton; daughters, Janet Anderson and Joan Zimmerman; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

DOLORES CARROLL, wife of the Rev. Charles Carroll, retired elder (SIC), died April 10, 2008. A memorial service was held April 13. Survivors include: Husband, the Rev. Charles Carroll, 24325 Harborview Rd #10D, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980; daughters, Sue Ann Coals, Linda Gatch and Faye Marhanka; sons, Charles Carroll Jr. and John Carroll; 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

GREG L. MULLEN, husband of Debbie Mullen (NIC and former manager of the Indiana United Methodist Federal Credit Union), died Sunday, April 6, 2008 in Bunker Hill, Ind. A memorial service was held April 11.

HELEN L. BROWN, widow of the late Rev. Ernest W. Hamilton (NIC), died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in Muncie, Ind. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 5, with burial in the East Maplewood Cemetery. E-mailed condolences may be sent to RJFuneralSvc@aol.com. Survivors include: daughter, Virginia Pugsley Tobias; son-in-law, Dr. Ellis Larsen; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 niece.

Tina Van Horn, mother of the Reverend Linda Van Horn (NIC), died March 25, 2008 in New Jersey. Calling hours are scheduled from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, March 28 at Ippolito Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Lyndhurst UMC, 307 Tontinue Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ. Condolences may be sent to t he VanHorn Family, 201 Cedar St., Cedargrove, NJ 07009, or to Linda VanHorn, 3148 Mountain Maple Ct., South Bend, IN 46628.

GRACE E. NUNERY, wife of retired Elder, C. Albert Nunery (NIC), died Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Calling hours are scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 28, at the Leppert Mortuary, 740 E 86th St in Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 at the St. Luke's UMC, 100 W. 86th Street in Indianapolis with Kent Millard officiating. Calling will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Survivors include: Albert, her husband of 65 years; children, Ruth Allford, David A. Nunery, William R. Nunery, Dorothy Juergensen; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One infant great-granddaughter preceded her in death. Memorial gifts may be made to Indiana Deaf Camp Foundation, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

JOYCE KAVICH, spouse of John Kavich, retired pastor (SIC), died March 24, 2008. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26, 2008. She is survived by her husband: John Kavich 2335 N Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46011, 1 son: David Kavich, and 1 daughter: Jean Bloom.

MORRIS McCLINTIC, retired pastor (SIC), died on March 24, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 27, at Wright Memorial Chapel in Franklin. Survivors include: Wife, Helen York McClintic, 1070 W Jefferson, Franklin, IN 46131; one daughter, Marcia Staples; three sons; Donald McClintic, Gary McClintic and Michael McClintic; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Willie Morgan died on March 22. His funeral service will be at First UMC in South Bend on Saturday, March 29, at 1:00. The address of the church is 333 North Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601. His wife, Ethel, and their four children survive him, as well as numerous grandchildren. Mr. Morgan was a Lay Member of Annual Conference (NIC) for many years, first from Delaney UMC in Gary, then later from First UMC in South Bend. Condolences may be sent to Ethel Morgan at 938 North Niles Avenue, South Bend, IN, 46617.

EVERETT LIKENS WRIGHT JR., retired pastor (SIC) died Saturday, March 22, 2008. A memorial service was held March 25 at St. Mark’s UMC in Bloomington, Ind. Survivors include: Wife, Patti Wright, 2901 Fawkes Way, Bloomington, IN 47404; four daughters, Virginia Haywood-Bass, Cynthia Wright-Lepoidvin, Connie Vest and Judy Fetzinger; one son, Richard Wright, 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mark’s UMC, Bloomington, or the American Parkinson Disease Association.

JAMES M. PATCH, former pastor (NIC), died Friday, March 21, 2008. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 26 at the Downing-Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, Ind. Survivors include: Wife, Cathy. Condolences can be sent to Mrs. Cathy Patch, 3417 Alpine Ct., Lexington, KY 40517-2302.

BENJAMIN E. ANTLE, retired pastor (NIC), died March 14, 2008. A memorial service was held March 20 at First UMC at Goshen, Ind. The Revs. Robert Dexter and Ed and Brenda Fritz officiated. Survivors include: his wife, Claire; son, Mark Antle; daughter, Debbie Peek; and three grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Claire Antle, 6011 Bahia Del Mar Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33715.

MABEL COLLIER CUNNINGHAM, widow of the late Rev. Ralph Cunningham (NIC), died March 11, 2008. A memorial service has been scheduled for Fri., March 14 at 10 a.m. (CDST) at the Boone Funeral Home East Chapel, 5330 Washington Ave. in Evansville, Ind., with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Mark Dicken will officiate.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, the late Grover Lee Collier; her second husband, the late Rev. Ralph W. Cunningham. Survivors include: her son, Robert J. Collier; two grandchildren, Robert W. Collier and Kimberly Hancock; four great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, JoAnn Cunningham; two step-grandchildren, Janet Anderson and Robert W. Cunningham; four step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to Gideon’s International, The Evansville East Camp, P.O. Box 554, Evansville, IN 47704. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.courierpress.com.

HENRY L. GERNER, retired Elder (SIC) and former Head of the Department of Chaplaincy, Counseling & C.P.E. at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from 1982 to his retirement in 1994, died Feb. 26, 2008. A memorial service was held March 4 at North UMC in Indianapolis. Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy "Dotti" Gerner, 4436 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46205; one son, Mark Gerner.

MAURICE KESSLER, retired pastor (NIC), died Feb. 27, 2008. A memorial service was held March 1. The Revs. Harold L. Leininger and Karen Ottjes officiated. Survivors include: two daughters, Alona Leininger, Akron; and Miriam Sumner of Anderson; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; sister, Mabel Cretcher; and two brothers, Lewis and Arthur Kessler.

MARIETTA BLYTHE, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Andrew Blythe (SIC), died Feb. 5, 2008. A memorial service was held Feb. 8. Survivors include: Daughters, Ruth Cobb, 12245 Winter Falls Lane, Evansville, IN 47711 and Suzanne Toy; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

RONALD G. THOMAS, Associate Member (SIC), Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. A memorial service was held Feb. 8 at the United Methodist Church in Hope, Ind. A second memorial service was held Feb. 9 at the United Methodist Church in Carbon, Ind. Survivors include: Wife, Sandra Thomas, 429 Washington St., Hope, IN 47246; daughters, Karen Barker, Kim Finnerty and Kelly Jones; and 8 grandchildren.

RONALD G. THOMAS, Associate Member (SIC), died Feb. 3, 2008. A memorial service was held Feb. 8 at the Hope UMC, Hope, Ind. A second memorial service was held Feb. 9 at the Carbon UMC in Carbon, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Sandra Thomas, 429 Washington St., Hope, IN 47246; daughters, Karen Barker, Kim Finnerty and Kelly Jones and 8 grandchildren.

DOROTHY MAISH, mother of retired minister and former district superintendent the Rev. David Maish (NIC), died Jan. 30, 2008. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. David Maish, 344 DaVinci Pass, Kissimmee, FL 34759-3129, or by e-mail to dsmaish@verizon.net.

ROBERT RUSSELL ROWLAND, retired Elder of West Chester, Ohio, who held several positions in higher education (SIC), died Jan. 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Naomi. A memorial service was held Feb. 4. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Naomi Roland, 8364 Waterbury Court, # 102, West Chester, OH 45069. He retired in 1982.

PHYLLIS COY, mother-in-law of the Rev. Bob Denney, pastor of Fairview and Bellefountain United Methodist churches in the Muncie District (NIC), died Jan. 27, 2008. A memorial service was held Feb. 1. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Bob and Donna Denney, 1126 S. Como Road, Portland, IN 47371-8535.

THELMA SHEPHERD, widow of the late Rev. Garth Shepherd who died in 1996 (NIC), died Jan. 26, 2008. A memorial service was held Jan. 30. Condolences can be sent to Paul Moser, 3692 Juillerat Dr., Portland, IN 47371. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice.

SMITH E. RUNYAN, the husband of retired clergywoman, Saundra Runyan (NIC), died Jan. 26, 2008. A memorial service was held Feb. 1. Survivors include: his wife, Sandra; three children; five stepchildren and 13 grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Saundra Runyan, 15958 Barnes Dr., Belle Center, OH 43310.

HOWARD EARL WRIGHT retired minister and former district superintendent (SIC) died Jan. 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Thomas Wright. A memorial service was held at Roberts Park UMC, Indianapolis, Feb. 9. Memorial may be made to Roberts Park UMC, 401 North Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Speedway UMC, 5065 W. 16th Street; Indianapolis, IN 46224; or Sumption Prairie UMC, 24535 Roosevelt Rd., South Bend, IN 46614.

PHYLLIS MATTOX, wife of retired pastor, Alvin Mattox (SIC), died Jan. 21, 2008. A Memorial service was held Jan. 26 in Charlestown, Ind. Survivors include: Husband, Alvin Mattox, 8506 Hickory Dr, Charlestown, IN 47111; two daughters, Sally Lesley and Alice Sims, and three sons: Richard Mattox, George Mattox, and Michael Mattox.

MARTHA SEARCY, widow of Hubert Searcy (SIC), died Jan 20, 2008. Survivors include: Daughter, Lisa Holt; and 4 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, Port Orange, FL 32127. Private memorial service.

ROBERT McBRIDE, 83, died Jan. 19, 2008, retired professor of philosophy and religion and director of graduate studies at the University of Indianapolis (1954-1966). He also was academic dean and vice-president for academic affairs at Albright College in Reading, Pa. (1966-1979) and president of Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa (1979 through retirement in 1987). Survivors include: Wife, Luella Hart McBride; children, Judith Bentley of Seattle, Wash., Ronald McBride of Indianapolis and Steven McBride of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service was held Jan. 25. Memorials can be made to Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa in the name of the McBride Distinguished Lectureship, or to the University of Indianapolis, in the name of the Robert E. McBride and Luella K. McBride Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at: www.ghherrmann.com.

2007

LILLIAN A. WORKMAN, widow of the late Rev. Wilbur Workman (NIC), died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. A memorial service was held Jan. 4. Survivors include: sons, Ted Daniel and Thomas Workman; daughter, Janice Conrad; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Memorials can be given to the Columbia City UMC building fund.

PATRICIA SMOCK, retired Diaconal Minister (SIC), December 2007. A memorial service was held Dec. 22 at North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake, Fla. Survivors include: Husband, William Smock, 212 Del Rio Dr., Lady Lake, FL 32159-5664; three daughters, Cindy Goodwin, Becky Bovier and Leslie Dyar; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

GERALDINE SINER, former (NIC, SIC) Diaconal Minister and widow of the late Rev. John Siner (NIC), died Fri., Dec. 28, 2007. A memorial service was held on Jan. 3 at First UMC in Bloomington, Ind., with burial at Clearcreek Cemetery. Survivors include: two daughters, Darla Siner, 4660 Happy Hollow Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408, and Kathy Siner; one son, John Timothy Siner; and one grandchild

WILBURN E. CROPPER, retired pastor (SIC), died Dec. 20, 2007. A memorial service was held Dec. 27 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan, Ind. Survivors include: his wife Irene Cropper, 7007 S Bearwallow Rd, Maysville, KY 41056; one daughter, Jeannine Applegate; two sons, James Cropper and Dennis Cropper; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

THELMA F. GENTRY, 93, mother of retired pastor of district superintendent the Rev. James E. Gentry of Indianapolis (SIC), died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at Franklin United Methodist Community. Survivors include three sons, the Rev. James E. Gentry of Indianapolis, Ralph E. Gentry of Meidian, Idaho, and Chuck L. Gentry of Ormond Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Doris J. Anderson of Louisville; a sister, Fern Higdon of Crandall; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 23, after 11 a.m. at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Highway 64 NW, in Ramsey, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home followed by burial in Zoar UMC Cemetery near Corydon, Ind. The Rev. James E. Gentry will be officiating. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. & Mrs. James E. Gentry, 6431 Shamel Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278.

DAVID TRIPP, pastor of Rolling Prairie UMC in the Michiana District (NIC), died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2008. Visitation is planned for Thursday, Dec.20, from 2 to 6 p.m. (CST) at the Rolling Prairie UMC, 3376 E. US Highway 20, Rolling Prairie, Ind. A memorial service to share in the celebration of David Tripp’s life is scheduled for Friday, Dec.21 at 11 a.m.(CST) at the First UMC, 1225 Michigan Ave. in LaPorte, Ind. Condolences maybe sent to David’s widow, Diane Karay, at 3376 E US Highway 20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371- 8883.

JANET YVONNE DEAL, 73, wife of the Rev. David Deal, retired supply pastor to Breden UMC in Terre Haute, Ind. (SIC), formerly of Plainville, Ill., died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 at her home in Marshall, Ill., following an extended illness. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Pearce Funeral Home, 314 S. Sixth Street in Marshall, Ill., with graveside services at 3 p.m. at the Plainville (Ill.) Cemetery.

Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13 and prior to the memorial service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials can be given to a scholarship fund for her grandchildren. Survivors include: husband, the Rev. David Deal; two sons, Larry Deal of Springfield, Ill., and Deacon Deal of Sullivan, Ill.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three brothers, Roger Denbo of Florida, Monte Denbo of Rising Sun, Ill., and Phil Denbo of Bloomington, Ill.; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Deal. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. David Deal, 302 Holly Street; Marshall, IL 62441.

MARY JANE COHEE, widow of the late Rev. Kenneth Cohee (NIC) of Lebanon, Ohio, died Dec. 9, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

RUSSELL J. COMPTON, retired pastor (SIC), died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007. Calling hours are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, 602 E Washington Street in Greencastle, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec.15 at Gobin Memorial UMC, 307 Simpson Street in Greencastle, Ind. Survivors include: one son, Clyde Compton, 5 Linden Lane, Ogden, Dunes, IN 46368; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

ALICE KIRKPATRICK, widow of the late Rev. John Kirkpatrick (SIC) and mother of Kathie Clemenz, mother-in-law to the Rev. Lorin L. Clemenz (NIC), died today, Friday, Dec.7, 2007. Arrangements are pending. Condolences can be sent to Mrs. Kathie Clemenz, 6337 Creekview Ln., Fishers, IN 46038-2091. – North Indiana Conference office

ROBERT L. ZIRKLE, 79, father of the Rev. Jeffrie Zirkle, pastor of Greensburg UMC (SIC-Rushville District), died Friday, Dec.7, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown, Ind. with the Rev. Jeff Zirkle and the Rev. Jeffrey Landon officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening, Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Survivors include: his wife, Madonna; son, Rev. Jeffrie Zirkle (Pam) of Greensburg; daughters, Bethanne of Anderson, Nancy of Anderson and Lezlee of Muncie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Middletown United Methodist Church, 625 High Street, Middletown, IN 47356-1425.

Condolences can be sent to the Rev. and Mrs. Jeffrie Zirkle, 1020 North East Street, Greensburg, IN 47240.

RALPH W. BLODGETT, 104, retired pastor (NIC), died Wednesday, Dec.5, 2007. He is the father of the Rev. Judith B. Purvis, Vincennes District Superintendent. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include: three daughters, Vivian Sue Shields, Rebecca June Downing and Judith B. Purvis. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Judith B. Purvis, 1601 Old Orchard Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591 (vinumcds@sbcglobal.net).

WARREN DEXTER, 96, father of the Rev. Robert Dexter, Michiana District Superintendent (NIC), died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Putnam St., Fort Wayne, Ind. There will be a short period of visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made to a charity that helps others. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Robert Dexter, 56816 Meadowood Dr., Elkhart, IN 46516.

JEANNIE DUNTEN (corrected entry), 44, of Lafayette, daughter-in-law of David and Pastor Marilyn Dunten, associate minister at New Haven UMC in the Fort Wayne District (NIC), died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. She is survived by her husband David, two daughters Stephanie and Jessica Dunten, both of Lafayette; her parents Don and Shirley Heck of Carmel, Ind.; A sister Donna Mai of Westfield, Ind. A funeral mass was held Dec. 5 at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in West Lafayette, Ind. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. David and the Rev. Marilyn Dunten, New Haven UMC, 630 Lincoln Highway, New Haven, IN 46774-1320.

ELVINA RAY, mother of retired minister Larry Ray (NIC), died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 at Rosewalk Village in Lafayette, Ind. Survivors include: sons, Larry Ray of Lagro, Ind. and Rod Ray of Lafayette; one grandson and three granddaughters, and three great granddaughters. Viewing will be Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the A memorial service was held Dec. 5 at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale, Ind. Preferred memorials may be given to the Cloverdale UMC. Condolences may be sent to the Rev & Mrs. Larry Ray, 2277 N 600 E, Lagro, IN 46941 and Mr.& Mrs. Rod Ray, 71 Brookberry Dr., Lafayette, IN 47909.

ELEANOR DAVAULT, 83, mother of the Rev. Denise Davault Gilbert, pastor of North Liberty UMC (NIC), died Tuesday evening, Nov. 27, 2007, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. TODAY, Friday, Nov. 30 at Grace United Methodist Church in South Bend. The Revs. Marianne Chalstrom and David Harrold will be officiating. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Denise Davault Gilbert, P.O. Box 904 North Liberty, IN 46554-0904.

KENNETH C. SWAN, retired pastor (NIC), died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled to be held TODAY, Friday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. in the First Church of the Nazarene, 700 Kem Rd., Marion, with burial at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Berne, Ind. at 3 p.m.

Survivors include: his wife, Lena; two daughters, Dixie L. Craig of Portland, Diana Kay Dutton of Wabash; two sons, Kenneth D. Swan of Marion, and Thomas D. Swan of Portland, Ore.; stepchildren Edward Sipes, Jr. of Marion; Maxine Hiatt of Andrews; Lynda Cunningham of Plugerville, Texas; Leslie Sipes of Ft. Wayne; Letha Stanton of Muncie; Penny Hilton of Marion; one sister, Mary Hopper of Ky.; two brothers, the Rev. James Swan of Marion, and Samuel T. Swan of Leavenworth; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, 700 Kem Rd., Marion, IN 46952.

Condolences can be sent to Lena Swan, 9 Valley Ct., Marion, IN 46953-4126.

FLORISE M. JACKSON, 65, chair of the finance committee of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries and a long-time national figure in United Methodist Women, died on November 12 at a hospital in New Jersey.

A native of the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Newton was a member of the Covenant UMC of the Plainfields, and lived in nearby Piscataway, N.J. She died of a heart attack.

The Celebration of Life Service for Florise J. Newton will be in December 2007 at Covenant UMC, 631 East Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060. The exact date and time will be announced soon. No flowers please. Memorial gifts can be sent to Covenant UMC.

Offers of sympathy can be directed to: The Newton Family, 410 Oxford Street, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

GERALDINE SHEPARD, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Paul Shepard (SIC), died Nov. 10, 2007. Calling Hours: 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Macer-Hall Funeral Home, 600 S Main St, New Castle, IN 47362. A memorial service is scheduled at 11am on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Macer-Hall Funeral Home. Survivors include: two daughters, Marla Shepard, 515 E 44th St Indianapolis, IN 46205, Ellen Shepard, and four grandchildren.

LARRY V. OMAN, 65, a former clergy member (SIC), died Oct. 4, 2007 in Seattle, after a six-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Martha; and children Erik, Kirstin, Kyle and Karin. A memorial service was scheduled to be held at the Steamboat Springs UMC in Colorado Oman was a clergy member of South Indiana Conference in 1969 and transferred to the Rocky Mountain Conference in 1984. Oman served at University Church in Indianapolis as a student pastor. After completing his M.Div at Princeton University, he returned to University Church where he served as an associate pastor. In the South Indiana Conference he also served at the Conference office, and churches as Nashville and Peru.

GALEN DOLBY, 53, of Bloomington, son of the Rev. Richard and Carolyn Dolby (retired, NIC), died Oct. 3, 2007. A memorial service was held, Oct. 6, at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 E. Rogers Rd. in Bloomington. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. and Mrs. Richard Dolby, 649 Heritage Lane, Warsaw IN 46582-1932.

RUBIE POTTER, retired part-time local pastor (SIC), died Sept. 26, 2007. A memorial service was held, Oct. 2, 2007, at Barnes UMC in Indianapolis, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include: son, Jesse; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

ALLAN D. BYRNE, retired pastor (NIC), died Sept. 23, 2007. Visitation will be Wed., Sept. 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St. in Whitewater, Wisc. and Thurs., Sept. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at First UMC in Whitewater, Wisc. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. A committal service will be Thurs., Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at the Sunny Slope Cemetery in Saunemin, Ill. A memorial service will be held on Sat., Sept. 29 at 11a.m. at First UMC in South Bend, Ind. Memorials can be given to Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60201 for the Allan & Mary Beth Byrne Scholarship.

SUSAN G. KASTER, wife of the Rev. William R. Kaster (pastor at Plymouth Trinity UMC-NIC), died Sept. 22, 2007. A memorial service will be held on Sun., Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. at Trinity UMC, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563 (574/936-2519). A time of fellowship will follow the service. Survivors include: her husband, William; four children: Mary Kaster of Sebastopol, Calif.; Michael Kaster of Indianapolis, Peter Kaster of Plymouth, and Rebecca Kaster and her two children of Michigan City. Memorials can be made to Plymouth Trinity UMC for the Royal Family Kids Camp.

SUE TAYLOR, spouse of the Rev. O.P. Taylor (SIC), died Sept. 10, 2007. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Fillmore Cemetery in Greencastle, Ind..

Survivors include: Husband, O.P. Taylor, 400 Longcastle Dr B-7, Greencastle, IN 46135; son, Mark Taylor, one grandchild, and three grandchildren.

JAMES V. BENNETT, retired pastor (NIC), died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. A memorial service was held Sept. 9 at the North Webster UMC in North Webster, Ind. with burial in the North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition. Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Karen Harris of Pierceton, Ind. and Marilyn Akers of Lebanon, Ind.; two sons, Mark Bennett of Richmond, Va. and Tim Bennett of Omaha, Neb.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three brothers. Condolences can be sent to Evelyn Bennett, 23 EMS B11 Ln., Pierceton, IN 46562. Memorials can be given to the North Webster UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 282, North Webster, IN 46555-0282.

MAURICE BROCKMAN, retired pastor (SIC), died Sept. 4, 2007. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Nov. 3, 2007, at First UMC in Bloomington, Ind. Survivors include: Son, David E. Brockman, 3806 Pepper Chase, Bloomington, IN 47401; Daughter, Teresa Littrell; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

JOHN LIKE, retired pastor (SIC), died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007. A memorial service was held Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Anderson Poindexter Funeral Home in Linton. Survivors include: wife, Joeann Like, RR2 189 Apt 12-1 Linton, IN 47441; and son, Joey Like.

ANNA WINTLE, widow of the late Rev. Fred S. Wintle (NIC), died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled for today, Friday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew UMC, 4703 N 50 W., West Lafayette, Ind., with visitation one hour prior to the service. She is survived by two nieces, Nancy Kincaid and Karen Debellis.

MAXINE TOLIVER, widow of the late Rev. Max Toliver (SIC), died Aug. 21, 2007. A memorial service was held Aug. 25 at the Orleans UMC in Orleans, Ind., with burial at Mt. Horeb. Survivors include two daughters, Jan Metcalf, 272 Gelletie Dr, Franklin, TN 37064 and Stephanie Holmes; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

NANCY GARRETT, mother of the Rev. D. Bradford Garrett, pastor of Woodruff Grove UMC in Wolcottsville, Ind. (NIC), died on August 19, 2007. A memorial service was held at the Otterbien UMC in Otterbein, Ind. on Aug. 23. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. D. Bradford Garrett, 4860 South 450 East Wolcottville, IN 46795.

ARTHUR SUMMERS CLARK retired pastor (NIC), died Aug. 18, 2007. A memorial service was held on Aug. 26 at the Speedway UMC, 5065 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46224. Memorials can be made to Taiama Secondary School and sent to the Speedway UMC. Survivors include four children: Hazel Clark, Jim Clark, Marsha Franz and Louise Clark.

KAY NEFF, wife of the Rev. Michael Neff (associate pastor at Syracuse St. Andrews UMC - NIC), died Aug. 17, 2007. A memorial service was held the morning of Aug. 22 at St. Andrews UMC in Syracuse, Ind., followed by a graveside service at the Union Center Cemetery in Elkhart Co. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Michael L Neff, 571 E. Lake View Rd., Syracuse, IN 46567-9437.Memorials can be given in Kay's honor to the St. Andrew's Matthew 25 Fund; Calvary UMC, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567-1811; or to the Brimfield UMC, 1027 E. Summitt St., Wawaka, IN 46794-9727.

RAY E. MILLS, retired pastor (NIC), died Aug. 12, 2007. A memorial service was held Aug. 16 at the Amanda Reid Chapel, Wesley Manor, in Frankfort, Ind. with burial at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Michigan City, Ind. Survivors include his wife, Opal; son, Mark; and daughter, Becky Clawson. Memorials can be given to the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley Manor or the Indiana UM Children's Home, 515 W. Camp St., Lebanon, IN 46052. Condolences may be sent to Opal Mills, Wesley Manor, 1555 N. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041.

ROBERT E. CAREY, retired Elder (SIC) died Aug. 1, 2007. A memorial service was held Aug. 4 at Orleans UMC, with burial on Aug. 6 at Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Ind. Survivors include wife, Cordelia Carey, 502 E Wilson St, Orleans, IN 47452. Memorial contributions may be sent to Orleans UMC building fund, P.O. Box 144 Orleans, IN 47452-0144.

D. LOWELL TOUSSAINT, retired pastor (SIC), died July 29, 2007. A memorial was held Aug. 1 at Franklin United Methodist Community in Franklin, Ind., with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Alverta Toussaint, 1070 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131; son, David Toussaint; daughters, Bobbie Vore and Mary A. Maxwell; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Christ UMC, 8540 U.S. Hwy 31, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

L. HERSCHEL DYER, retired pastor (NIC), died July 28, 2007. A memorial service was held Aug. 1 in the Heritage Pointe Chapel in Warren, Ind. with interment in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Lynn H. Dyer of Indianapolis and Larry Dyer of South Bend; and a brother, James Dyer of Durham, N.C. Condolences can be sent to Larry Dyer, 1010 S. 26th St., #5, South Bend, IN 46615. Memorials can be made to the Heritage Pointe Scholarship Fund, 801 Huntington Ave., Warren, IN 46792.

MARIANNE N. TEMPLE, wife of the Rev. Paul R. Temple, retired Elder (NIC), died July 23, 2007. A memorial service was held on July 28 in the chapel of the Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Center in Lebanon, Ohio. Survivors include: her husband, Paul R. Temple; sons, Prof. Harold L. Temple and Dr. Gordon P. Temple; daughter, Dr. Carolyn T. Adger; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Paul R. Temple, 585 N. State Road 741, Lebanon OH 45036.

WENDELL P. CARMICHAEL, father of the Rev. Sandi Lumpkin, pastor of Rehoboth UMC in the Muncie District (NIC), died July 21, 2007. A memorial was held Tuesday, July 24, at the Buck Creek Church of the Brethren near Mooreland, Ind. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Sandi Lumpkin, 8946 W 900 S, Modoc, IN 47358-9400.

EVERETT L. HAINES, retired pastor (NIC), died July 18, 2007. A memorial service was held July 21 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn, Ind.

RUTH PARKS, spouse of retired minister the Rev. Emery Parks (SIC), died July 14, 2007. A memorial service was held on July 18, with burial at Mt. Nebo in Martinsville, Ind. Survivors include daughter, Patricia Anderson, 940 E York, Martinsville, IN 46151; son, Richard Parks; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the First UMC in Martinsville, or the Jack Anderson Memorial Fund.

PEARL HAZENFIELD, widow of the Rev. Harold H. Hazenfield (NIC), died June 30, 2007 at Greencroft in Goshen, Ind. Survivors include a daughter, Jan Hirschman of Indianapolis; and a son, Hugh Hazenfield of Waialua, Hawaii. Condolences can be sent to Jan Hirschman, 5104 Plantation Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46250.

JAMES A. SHARP, son of the Rev. Earl Sharp (retired NIC), died on June 26, 2007. A memorial service was held July 28 at Fishers UMC in Fishers, Ind. Memorials gifts can be made to Fishers UMC, 9690 E. 116th St. in Fishers, IN 46037-2838. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Earl and Veral Sharp, 801 Huntington Ave #19, Warren IN 46792.

DAVID W. WIDMOYER, retired pastor (NIC), died June 12, 2007. Visitation will be Sunday, June 17 from 1-7 p.m. at the Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee, IN (574-773-3173) and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Nappanee UMC, 301 E. Market St., Nappanee, IN (574-773-4183). The Revs. Larry Kurtz, Jay Morris and David Harrold will be officiating the service. Survivors include his wife, Donna; son, Clark (Kathy) Widmoyer, Elkhart; and daughters, Beth Bowman, Nappanee; Gail Alexander, Indianapolis; and Portia Ham, Nappanee; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials can be given to the Community Foundation of Elkhart Co., Inc., 2930 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, IN 46517 or the donor’s choice. Condolences can be sent to Donna Widmoyer, 251 E. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550-2119.

LOIS E. GEIBLE, widow of the late Rev. Merrell D. Geible (NIC), died Saturday, June 9, 2007. A memorial service was held June 14 at the North Manchester UMC. Survivors include: three daughters, Elizabeth Shoemaker, Katherine Geible and Rebecca Geible; and two sons, David and Norman. Memorials can be given to the Merrell D. and Lois E. Geible. Memorials can be sent to Scholarship Fund, United Theological Seminary, 4501 Denlinger Rd., Trotwood, OH 45426. Condolences can be sent to Norman Geible, 2012 Riverstone Ct., Avon, IN 46123.

CHARLES V. ROCKEY, pastor (NIC), died Thursday, May 31, 2007. A memorial service was held June 4 at the Burlington UMC with the Revs. Michelle Cobb and Tom Watt officiating and burial was in New London Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Winifred “Winni” Rockey; mother, Annabelle Rockey, Kokomo; four children, Lesa L.Brown, Monica “MoMo” Wentzel, Charles D. “Chuck” Rockey, Jennifer A. Lewis; and five grandchildren. Memorials can be given to the Family Ties Gospel Music Ministries through the Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, IN 46979-9187.

ROBERT SPENCER ECCLES, retired pastor (SIC) and former professor and chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at DePauw University, died on Sunday, May 27, 2007 in Greencastle, Ind. A memorial service was held at Gobin Memorial UMC in Greencastle on June 2, with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle. His wife, Kathryn, preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 2006. Survivors include: sons, Bruce and Tom; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

ROSS COOK, retired pastor (NIC), died Friday, May 25, 2007. A memorial service was held May 30 at the Nappanee UMC. Survivors include: wife, Lois; children, Rita Pittman of Tomah, Wisc., Diane Stewart of Cicero, Ind., Gary Cook, Syracuse, Ind.; step-children, Jill Boleman of Atlanta, Ga., Mike Anglin of Nappanee, Ind., Tom Anglin of Nappanee, Ind. and Joan Crieg of Fort Wayne, Ind., former wife, Charlotte Morrill of Syracuse, Ind.; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Lois Cook, 555 N. Williams St., Nappanee, IN 46550-1544. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s unit, Miller’s Merry Manor, 300 N Washington St., Wakarusa, IN 46573.

FLORENCE JORDAN, mother of the Rev. Laura Ballinger (NIC), died May 22, 2007. Arrangements are pending. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Laura Ballinger, 251 E. Washington St., Huntington, IN 46750-2728.

STEPHEN WESLER, 57, of New Paris, Ohio, and brother of the Rev. Mark Wesler, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield, Ind. (SIC), died Thursday, May 10, 2007. A memorial service was held May 15 at the Barnes Funeral Home in New Paris, Ohio, with burial at the Goshen Cemetery in Richmond, Ind. Memorials may be made to the Christ UMC Building Fund, 318 North Union Street, Westfield IN 46074.

LAWRENCE COOPER, retired minister (SIC), died May 7, 2007. A memorial service was held May 10 at Eden United Methodist Church in Greenfield, Ind., with burial in Eden Cemetery. Survivors include: wife, Nellie Cooper, 38 W 700 N, Fortville, IN 46040; one son Stephen Cooper, and three grandchildren.

Ralph Kirkwood, father of the Rev. Warren Kirkwood (Mishawaka Albright UMC-NIC), died April 24, 2007. The Rev. Dennis Ingle officiated at a memorial service held April 27 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola, Ind. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Warren Kirkwood, 305 N. State St., Mishawaka, IN 46544-2669.

VERA J. MILNER, wife of the Rev. H. Dale Milner (NIC) former director of chaplaincy services at Parkview Hospital in For Wayne now retired, died April 24, 2007. A memorial service was held April 26 at the Stout & Son Funeral Home in Russiaville, Ind. Survivors include: husband, H. Dale Milner; son, Jeff Milner; and daughter, Susan Rees. Condolences can be sent to Rev. H. Dale Milner, 6217 E. CR 250 S., Walton, IN 46994-9097. Memorials can be given to the Russiaville UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 307, Russiaville, IN 46979-0307.

WILBUR E. WORKMAN, retired pastor (NIC), died April 22, 2007. A memorial service was held April 25 at the Columbia City UMC in Columbia City, Ind. with the Rev. Paul Arnold and the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Reynolds, Warsaw District Superintendent, officiated. Survivors include: his wife, Lillian; sons, Ted Workman of New Haven, Ind., Daniel Workman of Franklin, Ind., Thomas Workman of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one daughter, Janice Conrad of Troy, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren Condolences can be sent to Lillian Workman, 284 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590-5773. Memorial can be given to the Columbia City UMC Building Fund.

DONALD OSBORNE, retired pastor (SIC), died April 20, 2007. A memorial service was held April 24 at the G.H. Herman Funeral Home in Indianapolis with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. Survivors include: two daughters, Holly Morelock, 2529 Webb St, Indianapolis, IN 46225, Debra Mitchell; two sons, Donald A. Osborne and David W. Osborne; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

REBECCA (BECKY) CLEMENTS, spouse of the Rev. Rusty Clements, pastor of Center Chapel UMC, Muncie (NIC), died April 19, 2007. A memorial service was held April 23 at the Center Chapel UMC in Muncie, Ind. The Rev. Dale Mendenhall officiated. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Rusty Clements, 5201 W. Shoreline Ter., Muncie, IN 47304.

LEE NEUERMAN, widow of the late Rev. Arthur Neuerman (SIC), died April 17, 2007. A memorial service was held April 20, at Otterbein UMC in Indianapolis with burial at Washington Park East in Indianapolis. Survivors include: son, Sam Neuerman, 128 Creekview Ct, Greenfield, IN 46140; daughter, Mona Caho; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials can be given to Otterbein UMC, 5009 E 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46218.

JAKE RICHARD YEAGER, retired ordained Elder (SIC), died April 11, 2007. A memorial service was held April 21 at the United Methodist Chapel at the Franklin United Methodist Community in Franklin, Ind. Survivors include: wife, Jean Yeager, 490 Dove Drive East, Franklin, IN 46131; one son, Stephen Yeager; two daughters, Kim Yeager and Tami Yeager; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Castleton UMC, Castleton Nursery School, and Franklin Community.

THELMA LEWIS, mother of Ellen Rhoades, former United Methodist Women's president of the North Indiana Conference, died Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Lincoln, Neb. Survivors include: two sons; two daughters; 18 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 14 in Lincoln. A graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery in Eaton, Ind.

LOIS E. WALKER, mother of the Rev. Ron Walker, pastor of Life Gate UMC in Columbus, Ind., died March 30, 2007. A memorial service was held at East Columbus UMC on April 2. Survivors include: her husband; Gerald; son, Ron; daughters, Renita Bettner of Columbus and Regina Tekulve New Salisbury; eight grandchildren. A daughter, Rhonda Hoffman, preceded her in death this past October. Walker was the daughter-in-law of the late Rev. Hubert D. Walker, who served churches in south Indiana. Condolences can be sent to Gerald Walker, 1261 N. 475 E. Columbus, IN 47203. Memorials can be sent to East Columbus UMC, 2439 Indiana Ave. Columbus, IN 47201.

MARTHA McCLINTOCK, widow of the late Rev. William McClintock (NIC), died March 29, 2007. A memorial service was held April 3 at the Village at Skyline, Village Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colo. Survivors include two daughters: Sara Balsiger and Luanna French. Memorials can be given to the Pike's Peak Humane Society and to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be sent to Luanna French, 3224 W. Fontanero St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

HARRY HAINES, 89, a United Methodist clergyperson and director of the United Methodist Committee on Relief from 1966 to 1983, died March 29, 2007. He suffered a heart attack in Eugene, Ore., where he and his wife, Loma, lived in retirement. Haines, a native of New Zealand, was a missionary in China in the 1940s and later in Malaysia. He then worked in the division of interchurch aid, refugees and world service of the World Council of Churches. At UMCOR, he was an advocate for service to those in need and for education about the impact of poverty and political oppression on millions of people.

PAULINE RHINE, widow of the late Rev. James Rhine, and mother of the Rev. Terry Rhine, pastor of Chesterton UMC (NIC), died March 29, 2007. A memorial service was held April 3 at Nevada Mills (Ind.) UMC in the Fort Wayne District. Survivors include: son, the Rev. Terry Rhine; a sister, Dorothy Miller, and brother, Morris Collins. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Terry Rhine, 474 Lost Tree Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304 Memorials can be given to the Nevada Mills UMC, c/o Ardell Davis 5180 N 300 W Fremont, IN 46737-9090.

CAROLYN E. OCKER, retired part-time local pastor (SIC), died March 21, 2007. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 24 at the G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home in Greenwood, Ind. Survivors include” Son, Jeff Campbell, daughter, Amy Jennings. Condolences can be sent to Amy Jennings, 2627 Country Estates Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Memorials can be given to the Woodside UMC, 5411 East 13th Street; Indianapolis, IN 46219-3003.

PAUL H. EPPLEY, retired pastor and former conference business administrator/treasurer (NIC) died Tuesday, March 20, 2005. A Worship Service of Celebration and Remembrance is scheduled to be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 24, at 11a.m. at Christ UMC, 477 N. Wabash St. in Wabash, Ind. Calling is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be no calling on Friday.

BRYAN L. TON, pastor of Forest UMC (NIC), died Saturday, March 17, 2007. A memorial service was held March 21 at the Forest UMC in Forest, Ind. with burial at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Kewanna, Ind. Survivors include: his wife, Beverly; his daughter, Regen Ton, Bloomington; his sons, Ian Ton (Liz), Washington D.C., Joshua D. Ton, Bloomington, and Dirk W. Ton, Lafayette. Condolences can be sent to Beverly Ton, P.O. Box 13, Forest, IN 46039. Memorials can be given to the Salvation Army.

CHARLES FARR, retired Elder (SIC), died March 16, 2007. A memorial service was held March 21 at Fairview UMC in Bloomington with burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens.

Survivors include: wife, Margarette Farr, 3835 Woodhaven Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403, one daughter Catherine Fothergill, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

PHYLLIS MARIE FARRER, mother of the Rev. Jim Farrer, pastor of Christ UMC in Lafayette (NIC), died Friday, March 16, 2007. A memorial service was held March 20 at Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport, Ind. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. James E. Farrer, 963 Southernview Dr. S., Lafayette, IN 47909-3795.

JAMES C. STANSELL, retired pastor (NIC), died March 14, 2007. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Demoney- Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City, Ind. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Demoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Survivors include three children: James S. Stansell, John D. Stansell and Judith E. Heimpel. Condolences can be sent to James S. Stansell, 775 N. CR 300 W, Columbia City, IN 46725. Memorials can be given to the Columbia City UMC, 605 N. Forest Parkway, Columbia City, IN 46725 or Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

DAVID L. TAYLOR, SR., retired pastor (NIC), died March 10, 2007. Visitation is Wed., March 14 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Needham-Storey- Wamper Funeral Home, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington St. in Swayzee, Ind. in the Marion District. A memorial service was held March 15 at at the Swayzee UMC in Swayzee, Ind. Survivors include: his wife, Carol; daughters, Tammy Taylor and Debbie Taylor, both of Indianapolis; sons, Brian Taylor of Anderson and the Rev. David L. Taylor, Jr. of Oswego, Ill.; three grandchildren, Elijah, Caleb and Grace. Condolences can be sent to Carol Taylor, 9 N Main St, Sims, IN 46986-9634. Memorials may be given to the Swayzee UMC, 306 S. Washington St., Swayzee, IN 46986.

HERBERT McGUIN, JR., associate chaplain at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas and elder (SIC), died March 10, 2007. Calling hours are today, March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Morningside UMC, 2860 Evans Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Polytechnic UMC, 1310 S. Pollard St. in Fort Worth, Texas, with burial in Laureland Cemetery. Survivors include: his wife; Dorothy McGuin, 7405 Marlborough Drive W., Ft. Worth, TX 76134; three sons, Herbert McGuin III, James McGuin, Martin McGuin; one daughter, Martha McGuin; and three grandchildren.

BISHOP CARL J. SANDERS, 94, died March 7, 2007 at Fairhaven Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., after a brief illness. He served the Birmingham Area from 1972–1980 and was president of United Methodist Committee on Relief and vice president of the General Board of Global Ministries from 1972–1976.

GLENDORA EVERSOLE, who worked in the accounting department of the North Indiana Conference Service Center from Nov. 15, 1960 until she retired Jan. 1, 1996, died March 3, 2007. Arrangements for her memorial service have now been released. A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel at First UMC, 624 S. Adams St., Marion, Ind.

SHIRLEY ROBBINS, wife of Pastor Jimmy Robbins of the Wawaka UMC (NIC), died Mon., Feb. 26, 2007. A memorial service was held Thurs., March 1 at the Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion, Ind. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy; one daughter; two sons; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Pastor Jimmy Robbins, 7328 N. Albion St., Wawaka IN 46794. Memorial gifts can be made to the Diabetes Association.

RUTH ROBINSON, wife of retired pastor, the Rev. Kennard Robinson (NIC), died Mon., Feb. 26, 2007. Visitation is scheduled for today Friday, March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Calvary UMC, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. David Herr officiating. Survivors include: her husband, Kennard. Memorials gifts can be given to Calvary UMC in Syracuse or to Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Send memorials for both churches to Calvary UMC, P.O. Box 9, Syracuse, IN 46567. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Ken E. Robinson, 595 E. Lake View Rd., Syracuse, IN 46567-9437.

DAVID WOODS, husband of Marjorie Woods, part-time local pastor (SIC), died Feb. 23, 2007. A memorial service was held Feb. 28 at Owensville UMC in Owensville, Ind., with burial at the Ownesville Cemetery. Survivors include: his wife, Marjorie Woods, 215 S Popular Box 220, Owensville, IN 47665; one daughter Denise Woods; one son, Daniel Woods; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

JOYCE MENDENHALL, the mother of The Rev. Dr. Dale Mendenhall (NIC), superintendent of the Muncie District (NIC), died Monday, Feb. 19. A memorial service will be held TODAY, Friday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Main Street UMC, 830 S. Main in Kokomo with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Paul Rogers and the Rev. Harold Williams will officiate. Condolences can be sent to Dr. Mendenhall at 3621 N. Everbrook Lane, Suite 4, Muncie, IN 47304-5220.

BERNICE A. BAKER, widow of the late Rev. Charles A. Baker (NIC), died Feb. 11, 2007. A memorial service was held Feb. 17. Condolences may be sent to her son, David Baker, 4133 Sunflower Circle, St. Paul, MN 55127.

ANN ARMANTROUT, mother of the Rev. Brenda Burnworth of the Swayzee UMC (NIC), died Feb. 11, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled for today at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at the Muncie Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 W. Kilgore, Muncie, IN 47304. There will be no graveside services. Survivors include: three daughters, one son, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Burnworth, P.O. Box 305, Swayzee, IN 46986-0305.

MARTHA LIGHTFOOT, widow of the late Rev. Staten Lightfood (SIC), died Feb. 4, 2007. A memorial service was held Feb. 7 at Seabrooks, Dieckman-Naville Funeral Home in New Albany, Ind. Survivors include: a niece, Shirley Griffey, 4102 Lilac Vista Dr., Louisville, KY 40241-4198.

TRAVIS & JACOB FINDLEY, two grandsons of the Rev. Dewey Findley, retired Elder (NIC), were killed in a car-train wreck on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. Travis, 9, and Jacob, 12, died when the Chevrolet TrailBlazer in which they were riding was struck by a train in Johnson County. Condolences may be sent to Rev. and Mrs. Dewey Findley, 315 Methodist Dr. W., Franklin, IN 46131-2175.

JANICE E. SHOAFF, mother of the Rev. Scott Shoaff of Garrett UMC (NIC), died Jan. 31, 2007. A memorial service was held Feb. 3 at Christ UMC in Fort Wayne, Ind. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Scott Shoaff, 2006 Shady Lane, Garrett, IN 46738.

WALTER MAYER, pastor and former district superintendent (NIC), died Feb. 1, 2007. Mayer also wrote a column for the Hoosier United Methodist News. A memorial service was held Feb. 8 at Christ UMC in Lafayette. Survivors include: His wife, Nancy. Condolences can be sent to her at 4038 S. 575 E., Bringhurst, IN 46913-9449. Memorials can be made to Grace UMC, 212 W. Walnut St., Kokomo, IN 46901-4512 and to Christ UMC, 3610 S. 18th St., Lafayette, IN 47909.

PAUL W. GARNER, retired pastor (NIC), died Jan. 25, 2007. A memorial service was held Jan. 31 in the Amanda Reid Chapel at Wesley Manor in Frankfort, Ind. Survivors include: His wife, Irene. Condolences can be sent to Irene Garner, 1555 N. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041. Memorials can be given to the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley Manor, 1555 North Main St., Frankfort, Ind. 46041.

SEAN MICHAEL BEALL, son of the Rev. Michael Beall of Muncie Fountain Square UMC (NIC), died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 in Lafayette.Condolences and personal remembrances may be mail to the Rev. Michael Beall, 4401 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN 47302-5670.

MAXINE DAVIDSON, widow of the late Rev. S Howard Davidson (SIC), died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2006. Survivors include: Son, Guy E Davidson; Daughter, Jeannette McNevin, four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 747, Lebanon, IN 46052.

JOHN VANDERAA, brother-in-law of the Rev. Heather Olson-Bunnell (NIC), died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. Heather is the associate pastor at First UMC in Wabash. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Heather Olson-Bunnell, 963 Oak Park Dr., Roanoke, IN 46783-9107 or to revhob@yahoo.com.

DANNY KELLUM, father of Manet Shettle, North Indiana Conference Controller and Marion District Lay Leader, died Jan. 24, 2007. Memorials can be made to the Epworth UMC, PO Box 31, Alexandria, IN 46001 and to Truck Stop Ministries.

2006

SUZANNE WASHLER, mother of the Rev. Zach Washler (NIC), died Dec. 28, 2006. A memorial service was held Dec. 31. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Zach & Erin Washler, 1151 Forest Dr., Frankfort, IN 46041.

WILLIAM F. SWEIGART, retired local pastor (SIC), died Dec. 21, 2006. A memorial service was held at Jacob Finger UMC in Mitchell, Ind. with burial in the Mitchell Cemetery. Survivors include: Wife, Donna Sweigart; two sons, Fred Sweigart and Tony Sweigart; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to Donna Sweigart, 1013 W Brook St, Mitchell, IN 47446.

HUBERT L. BARLOW, retired pastor (NIC), died Dec. 19, 2006. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; two sons, Thomas B. Barlow and Hubert L. Barlow, Jr., daughter, Ellen Janya Hohokabe; and three grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Barbara Barlow, 5040 Beatline Rd., Apt. B, Long Beach, MS 39560-3800.

J. STANLEY HOWELL, retired pastor (SIC), died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or the Maple Ave. UMC, 1203 Maple Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804.

JERRY NELSON, pastor of Calvary UMC, Dunkirk, Ind., (NIC) died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006. Jerry is the father of the Rev. Chris Nelson, Losantville UMC (NIC). Survivors include: his wife, Kathy; sons, Chris Nelson, Losantville and Curt Nelson, Dunkirk; mother, F. Joann Nelson; two grandchildren; and a god-granddaughter. Condolences may be sent to Kathy Nelson, 311 N. Main St., Dunkirk, IN 47336-1236 and the Rev. Chris Nelson, P.O. Box 96, Losantville, IN 47354-0096. Memorials may be given to Calvary UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 233, Dunkirk, IN 47336 or to Pheasants Forever.

MILTON G. PERSONS, retired Elder (NIC), died Wed., Dec. 13. Survivors include: his wife, Madonna; son, Charles David Persons, Columbia City; daughter, Gretchen Greubel of Ft. Wayne; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Columbia City UMC, 605 N. Forest Parkway, Columbia City, IN 46725 or to Taylor University, Dept. of Religious Studies, Upland, IN 46989. Condolences may be sent to Madonna Persons, % Charles David Persons, 516 W. Spencer St., Columbia City, IN 46725.

Service Record for Persons: (OT 1937. FM 1939) 1935-ss Blountsville; 1936-Blountsville/ Pleasant Grove; 1937-Losantville/Blountsville/Grace C; 1940-Shirley/Wilkinson; 1943-Saratoga/Deerfield; 1951-Anderson Central; 1955-Mentone; 1959-Albion; 1962-Goshen St. Mark's; 1968-Claypool (United); 1969-Remington; 1971-12/1 Flora/Bringhurst; 1977-Retired.

LILY L HUFFMAN, wife of the Rev. Harry O. Huffman, retired pastor (NIC), died Friday, Dec. 8. Survivors include her husband, Harry; children: Bill, Judy and Dan. The Rev. Huffman’s address is 1234 Harry Sutton Road, Melbourne, FL 32901-2819.

Rev. Huffman’s service record: (PM 1954. FC 1956) 1950-ss Green Center; 1956-Lincolnville; 1958-Bourbon Otterbein Ct.; 1961-Gary Glen Park; 1966-South Bend Lydick; 1968-Huntington Evangelical; 1973-Ft. Wayne Wallen; 1976-Roanoke Seminary; 1979-Disability Leave; 1987-Retired.

TONY A. BROOKS, an Elder on incapacity leave (NIC), died Fri., Dec. 8. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; son, Mark; daughter, Amy; and three grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Barbara Brooks, 1147 S. Delphos St., Kokomo, IN 46902.

Service Record for Brooks: (PM 1986. FM 1992) 1984-(Sup) Modoc/Huntsville; 1986-Modoc/Huntsville; 1988-Windfall; 1991-Newville/Mt. Pleasant; 2004-11/1 Incapacity Leave

RUTH BROWN, mother of retired Deacon (NIC) the Rev. William (Bill) Brown and mother-in-law of retired Deacon, the Rev. Judith Brown, died Dec. 6, 2006. The Browns’ address is 7942 Kenmore Drive, Mechanicville, VA 23111-3624. Rev. William Brown had served as Director of Music at Grace UMC, Kokomo and as the organist at the North Indiana Annual Conference for many years.

NELLIE H. FLETCHER, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Barton Fletcher (NIC), died Nov. 28, 2006. She was a member of Calvary UMC in Brownsburg, Ind. Survivors include: daughters, Margaret Howd, Amy Kathleen Murphy, Deanna Fletcher and Donna Atkins; sisters, Kathleen Parks and Lillian Bates; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

MALCOLM B. BALLINGER, retired Elder (NIC) died Nov. 17, 2006. He is survived by his brother, Meredith Ballinger; son, David Ballinger of Davie, Fla.; daughter, Carol Sypher of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; daughter, Alice Stevenson of Galena, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family encourages donations to support advanced professional development for the staff of the Chapel Hill UMC, 963 N. Girls School Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46214-3669.

MARGARET ANN ALLRED, spouse of the Rev. W. Robert Allred, retired Elder (SIC), died Nov. 15, 2006. Survivors include: Husband, the Rev. Robert Allred, 1120 N. Methodist Dr., Franklin, IN 46131; two daughters, Ann Jones and Amy Uhl; two sons, Alan and Aaron.

BETTY J. BATES, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Glen Bates (SIC) died Nov. 13, 2006. Calling Hours are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Ziemer Funeral Home, 800 S Hebron, Evansville, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Ziemer Funeral Home with burial at the Ebenezer Cemetery in Richland, Ind.

H. S. MALONE, retired pastor (NIC) died Nov. 9, 2006 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Malone also served the Calumet District as Superintendent, and played a prominent role at the Gary and Merrillville Methodist Hospitals as both chaplain and member of the Board of Directors.Please keep Rev. Malone’s wife, Katherine, his two sons and grandson in your prayers.

JANE FRIBLEY, widow of the late Rev. Robert W. Fribley (NIC), died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Survivors include: three daughters, Nancy Snider (Geneva, Ill.), Barbara Weidenbener (Indianapolis), and Sarah Reynolds (Fort Wayne); one son, Rob Fribley (Indianapolis); six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

RICHARD ARMSTRONG, retired pastor (SIC), died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006. Survivors include: his wife, Jean Armstrong, 121 Reagan Circle, Franklin, IN 46131; son, Joe Armstrong; daughter, Laura Bowman, and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Grace UMC Building Fund, 1300 E. Adams St.; Franklin, IN 46131 and/or Cancer Center of Johnson Memorial Hospital, 1159 W. Jefferson, Franklin, IN 46131.

SHARON LEE ROEDER, spouse of the Rev. Marvin Roeder, retired pastor (SIC), died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006. Survivors include: her husband, the Rev. Marvin Roeder, 2333 Roeder Rd., Boonville, IN 47601; son, Marvin Lee Roeder; daughter, Tammy Lou Frazier; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

C. KENNETH POWELL, retired pastor (NIC), died Tues., Oct. 24, 2006. Survivors include: his wife, Anna Mae; children, Charlotte I. Olson, Sun City, Ariz., and Gary D. Powell, Lebanon, Ind.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials can be given to Centenary UMC, 910 Fordice Road, Lebanon, IN 46052. Condolences may be sent to Anna Mae Powell, 601 Somerset Drive, Lebanon, IN 46052.

LOUIS M. REYNOLDS, retired pastor (NIC), died Saturday, Oct.14, 2006. Survivors include: his wife, Marie, and daughters, Susan Grecco, Carol Hallowell and Laura Reynolds. Memorials can be given to Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201.

CLARENCE M. CLEMONS, SR., retired Elder (SIC), died Oct. 12, 2006 in Indianapolis. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; sons, Paul M. and Clarence M. Jr.; daughters, Karen Vaughn and Clarice Clemons; grandchildren, Marlon and D’Andre Clemons, and Ryan Vaughn; great grandchildren, D’Andre Clemons II. Condolences can be sent to Barbara Clemons, 1910 Wellesley Blvd., Apt. 219, Indianapolis, IN 46219.

THELMA ZUNGUZE, widow of Bishop Escrivao Zunguze, died Oct. 1, 2006, after suffering from complications of high blood pressure and a heart problem. Condolences and memorial gifts may be written to tinhopereira@yahoo.co.uk or to the Igreja Metodista Unida em Mocambique, Rua Francisco Barreto 229, Maputo, Mozambique.

SILAS V. “TOM” STILES, retired pastor (SIC), died Sept. 30, 2006. Survivors include: wife, Kathren Stiles, 219 Reavis St., Princeton, IN 47640; two sons, Thomas Stiles and the Rev. Kevin Stiles; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

BISHOP THOMAS SYLA BANGURA (retired), 81, died Sept. 24, 2006 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, nearly one year after the Sept. 25 burial of his wife. Bangura began his ministry in The Evangelical United Brethren Church and served as bishop from 1979 to 1992. According to the Rev. Joe Wagner, Bishop Bangura was "one of the key players in the founding of Operation Classroom.

GEORGE L. LOHMAN III, retired minister (NIC) died Sept. 22, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three daughters, Mary Deann Nipple, Traci Graham and Lisa Coston; two sons, Jeff Lohman and Todd Lohman of McCordsville; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one step-son: Tim Bushon; two step-daughters, Julie Smith and Lisa Spry; six step-grandchildren; one sister, Beth Martin of Lafayette; and one brother, Charles Lohman of Crossville, Tenn. Memorials may be given to Tennessee Parents Succeeding, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567. Condolences may be sent to Ann Lohman, 10598 N. 500 E., Syracuse, IN 46567.

RUTH SPENCER, wife of the Rev. Noel Spencer (SIC), died Sept. 17, 2006. Survivors include: husband, the Rev. Noel Spencer, 2159 Shores Rd., Falls of Rough, KY 40119; two daughters, Rebecca McDurdy and Sherri Wells; one son, Thomas Spencer; and grandchildren.

ELIZABETH SCHOENECKER, wife of the Rev. Warren Schoenecker (SIC), died Sept. 6, 2006. Survivors include: husband, the Rev. Warren Schoenecker, 5248 US Highway 50 W, Mitchell, IN 47446; one daughter, Kathleen Schoenecker; and one son, Stephen Schoenecker.

JEAN BERGWALL, widow of the late Rev. Evan Bergwall, Sr. (NIC), died Sept. 9, 2006 in Atlanta, Ga. Survivors include: her son, David and his wife of Plantation, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Bergwall, widow of Evan Bergwall, Jr. of Cumming, Ga.; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

MELAINE SUE ISGRIGG, wife of retired pastor the Rev. Philip Isgrigg of Bartlett, Ill. (NIC), died Sept. 4, 2006. Survivors include husband, Philip Isgrigg: sons, David and Gregory Winer; grandchildren, Amber Woods, Rebecca and Katelyn Winer. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Philip Isgrigg, 1619 Camberley Court, Unit 1, Bartlett IL 60103. Memorial gifts can be given to the building fund of Castleton UMC or The American Cancer Society.

KATHRYN ECCLES, spouse of the Rev. Robert Eccles, retired (SIC), died Aug. 24, 2006. Survivors include: husband, the Rev. Robert Eccles, 817 Stadium Dr., Greencastle, IN 46135; Sons, Bruce and Tom; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

MILDRED LITTLE, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Frank Little (SIC), died Aug. 24, 2006. Survivors include: sons, C. David Little, 1323 E. Tulip Tree Dr., Frankfort, IN 46041; John Little and Paul Little; daughter, Christine Zisch, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial Contributions can be made to either St. Matthew UMC in Frankfort or Indiana UM Children's Home in Lebanon, P.O. Box 747, Lebanon, IN 46052.

ELEANOR F. FOULKE, wife of THE Rev. Kenneth E. Foulke (nic), died Aug. 22, 2006. Survivors include: husband, Kenneth E. Foulke; two daughters, Sharon (Larry) Johnson of Silvis, Ill. and Margaret (Pat) Foulke-Evans of Milwaukee, Wisc.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Kenneth E. Foulke, 1543 Dogwood Ct., Goshen, IN 46526-5148.

CONSTANCE (CONNIE) BOWMAN, wife of the Rev. Donald S. Bowman (NIC), died Aug. 20, 2006. Survivors include: her husband, Donald Bowman; daughters, Bethanne, Melanie,and Holly; and son, Brice Bowman. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Donald Bowman, 2625 E Southern Ave, Unit C071, Tempe, AZ 85282-7651.

EVAN DALE BURNWORTH, brother-in-law of the Rev Brenda Burnworth (NIC) died Aug. 17, 2006. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Brenda Burnworth and her husband Rick, P.O. Box 305 Swayzee, IN 46986-0305.

BILL EARLEY, retired pastor (SIC), died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. Survivors include his wife Opal Earley, 1070 W. Jefferson St., Franklin 46131; three daughters; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

ALTON HAWKINS, retired pastor (SIC), died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006. Survivors include: his wife Sue Hawkins, 4008 Evergreen Dr., Benton, AR 72015; one son; and two stepsons.

NEVA DICKEY, widow of the late Rev. James Dickey (NIC), died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006. She was the Administrative Assistant for the Fort Wayne District.

DOROTHY MAHAN, wife of the Rev. Chester Mahan and mother of the Rev. Ken Mahan, died Aug. 9, 2006. Other survivors include: one son, John; and a daughter, Deborah. Memorials can be made to Wesley Manor or Hospice. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Chester Mahan, 1555 N. Main St., Frankfort, IN 46041 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.

PAUL TRUMBAUER, retired pastor of the South Indiana Conference, died Sunday, August 6, 2006. His brother is the Rev. Clyde Trumbauer, who is a retired North Indiana Conference pastor.

DON RHOADES, brother of the Rev. Karen Rhoades, pastor of Monterey and Leiters Ford UMCs Welling (NIC), died Sunday, July 23 at Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City, Ind. Other survivors include: his wife, Ann; two children, Todd Rhoades and Pam Kethcart; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, the Rev. Jack l. Rhoades. A memorial service was held Wednesday morning, July 26 at the Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City funeral home. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. Karen Rhoades Welling, P.O. Box 126, Leiters Ford, IN 46945-0126.

BETTIE JEAN STEVENS, wife of retired pastor, the Rev. Russell L. Stevens (NIC), died July 22, 2006. Survivors include: her husband, Russell; three children, Candace Job of Clinton Township, Cynthia Hedrick of Carey, N.C., and Russell Stevens of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Siefferlien of Port Richey, Fla. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Russell L. Stevens, 36725 Utica Rd., Apt. 309, Clinton Township, MI 48035-1052.

DORTHEA HELEN (SHROCK) LITTLER, widow of the late Rev. Donald Elbert Littler (NIC), died July 10, 2006. Survivors include: two daughters, Sandra Joy Hellwege of New Haven, Ind., and Alma Sue Farmer of Plainfield, Ind.; one son, John Littler of Green Valley, Ariz., seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one sister, Evelyn Lavrenz of Plainfield, Ind. Memorials may be given in her memory to Advocate Hospice, 2605 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122 or Oakwood Christian Leadership Academy, Inc., 1111 Conklin Hill Dr., Syracuse, IN 46567.

JACK SMITH, husband of the Rev. Elizabeth Gordon-Smith (SIC), died July 8, 2006. Survivors include: wife, the Rev. Elizabeth Gordon-Smith, 2288 S. Honey Creek Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143; 3 daughters; 6 grandchildren. Memorials contributions include a teddy bear for donation to Bears on Patrol in Greenwood.

GRETCHEN HAYDEN, wife of the Rev. Ernest Hayden, oldest living pastor in the South Indiana Conference, died July 7, 2006. Survivors include: her husband, the Rev. Ernest Hayden, 102 W. Poplar St. #305, Greencastle, IN 46135.

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